Indiana Republican Senator Jim Banks introduced legislation on Monday, July 14th, 2026, aimed at codifying former President Donald Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship. The proposed Citizenship Act of 2026 seeks to reshape the definition of birthright citizenship in the United States.

Under the bill, any individual who enters the U.S. without authorization or for the purpose of birth tourism would be considered ineligible for citizenship by birthright. This legislation directly reflects the changes outlined in Trump’s Day 1 executive order.

The bill marks a significant step in the ongoing debate over immigration policy and citizenship qualifications in the U.S.

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