The main purpose of this legislation, known as the Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025, is to clarify who is considered a citizen or national of the United States at birth based on their place of birth. It aims to establish clear guidelines regarding birthright citizenship, particularly focusing on the parents' citizenship or residency status. The key provisions of the act include a definition of who qualifies for birthright citizenship. It states that a person born in the United States will be recognized as a citizen if at least one parent is a U.S.