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House Speaker Mike Johnson is reportedly considering legislation aimed at preventing pregnant non-U.S. citizens from entering the United States for the purpose of giving birth, an effort supporters say is intended to address what they describe as “birth tourism.” The proposal comes just days after the Supreme Court reaffirmed that the 14th Amendment guarantees birthright citizenship to nearly everyone born on U.S. soil, rejecting President Donald Trump’s effort to narrow that longstanding constitutional interpretation.
Johnson said Congress is exploring every available legislative option and suggested that a constitutional amendment could also be considered, while acknowledging that such a process would take considerably longer.
Any legislation approved by the House would still face significant challenges in the Senate, where bipartisan support would likely be needed for it to advance.
The proposal has intensified the national debate, with supporters arguing it would help prevent abuse of immigration laws, while immigration experts contend that birth tourism accounts for only a small percentage of annual births in the United States.
Recent polling also indicates that most Americans continue to support preserving birthright citizenship. The issue remains the subject of ongoing public debate.