Boozman: Immigration Reform Includes Citizenship Reform

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Boozman: Immigration Reform Includes Citizenship Reform

U.S. Representative John Boozman (R-AR) today reaffirmed his commitment to reforming the nation's immigration practices by announcing he will cosponsor legislation which will clarify birthright citizenship.

H.R. 1940, the "Birthright Citizenship Act of 2007," amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to grant birthright citizenship to children born in the United States with at least one parent who is either an American citizen; an alien lawfully admitted to the United States; or a foreigner serving in the American military.

"Any plan for true reform of our immigration laws needs to include clarifying who gets citizenship by birth," Boozman said. "The practice of illegally entering into the United States, birthing a baby inside our borders, and reaping the rewards needs to be ended.

"America is a welcoming country, but I do not think it is too much to ask those who wish to become a part of our country follow our laws and procedures. This bill will remove yet another enticement to those who would violate our immigration laws, and I believe it should be brought to the House floor and passed," Boozman continued.

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