S. 5527 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the Senate, Sep 24, 2026
119th Congress
2nd SessionS. 5527
2nd SessionS. 5527
A BILL
Birth Tourism Elimination Act
In the SenateNo vote yet
Sponsor: Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Sep 24, 2026: “Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.”
Sections
Sections · 9
- Sec. 1Short title; table of contentsNo change
- Sec. 2Findings; sense of CongressNo change
- Sec. 3Inadmissibility of aliens seeking citizenship for children by giving birth in the United StatesNo change
- Sec. 4Codification of Department of State rule clarifying eligibility for B–2 tourist visasNo change
- Sec. 5Prohibition on using the Visa Waiver Program for birth tourismNo change
- Sec. 6Secondary inspectionsNo change
- Sec. 7Expedited removal for birth tourismNo change
- Sec. 8Enhancement of criminal penalties for facilitating, sponsoring, organizing, or profiting from birth tourismNo change
- Sec. 9Reporting requirementsNo change