H.R. 9724 — End Birthright Citizenship for Territories Act

This section provides background on Congress's constitutional authority under article IV, section 3, clause 2 to legislate on citizenship for persons born in United States territories. It notes that Congress has granted citizenship by statute to four of the five territories but not American Samoa, and states that the decision in Trump v. Barbara did not address related statutes.

This section limits automatic U.S. citizenship at birth for persons born in Puerto Rico to those born on or after January 13, 1941, and before January 1, 2027.

This section limits birthright citizenship for persons born in the Virgin Islands to those born after February 25, 1927, and before January 1, 2027 (from those born after February 25, 1927).

This section limits citizenship at birth for persons born in Guam to those born before January 1, 2027 (from August 1, 1950).

This section limits automatic United States citizenship for individuals born in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands after December 31, 2026 (from at birth under the Covenant). It preserves citizenship status for all persons born in the United States or its territories before January 1, 2027, and for children of United States citizens or lawful permanent residents regardless of birth date.