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Republicans Demand Action on Chinese Birth Tourism Threat

3/10/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration faces House Republicans seeking answers on whether China exploits U.S. birthright citizenship and visa programs.
Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) and Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-WI), joined by 32 GOP members, say birth tourism poses national security risks.
They cite estimates of 750,000 to 1.5 million Chinese nationals obtaining U.S. citizenship and seek data on births and ties to the Chinese Communist Party, plus ending visa-waiver programs.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration faces House Republicans seeking answers on whether China exploits U.S. birthright citizenship and visa programs.
Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) and Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-WI), joined by 32 GOP members, say birth tourism poses national security risks.
They cite estimates of 750,000 to 1.5 million Chinese nationals obtaining U.S. citizenship and seek data on births and ties to the Chinese Communist Party, plus ending visa-waiver programs.