The purpose of this legislation, known as the Citizenship Act of 2026, is to redefine who is considered an "invader" in the context of U.S. immigration and to change the rules regarding birthright citizenship. Specifically, it aims to exclude children born in the United States to individuals who are unlawfully present or who enter the country for the purpose of giving birth, commonly referred to as "birth tourism," from automatically receiving U.S. citizenship. Key provisions of the Act include a declaration that individuals who enter the U.S.