Senate Bill 5191
119th Congress(2025-2026)
Citizenship for International Adoptees Act of 2026
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jul 30, 2026
Bill Intelligence
The bill aims to grant automatic citizenship to individuals adopted by a US citizen before turning 18 and meeting specific requirements. These include demonstrating a commitment to the US, not having previously acquired US citizenship, being lawfully admitted for adoption, and not being associated with criminal activities. The bill also imposes a cap on application fees and defines "criminal gang." The goal is to address citizenship issues faced by international adoptees.
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Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
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Bill Number
5191
Congress
119
Policy Area
Immigration
Immigration
Primary focus of measure is administration of immigration and naturalization matters; immigration enforcement procedures; refugees and asylum policies; travel and residence documentation; foreign labor; benefits for immigrants. Measures concerning smuggling and trafficking of persons may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area. Measures concerning refugees may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
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July 30, 2026
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07/30/2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
07/30/2026
Introduced in Senate
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