U.S. Sen. Rick Scott urged Congress to pass the SAFE KIDS Act to block foreign “birth tourism” and surrogacy arrangements that could lead to U.S. citizenship. Scott cited two separate events on the same day as evidence federal action is needed, including a case reported in St. Augustine.
WHO:U.S. Sen. Rick Scott
WHAT:Urges Congress to pass the SAFE KIDS Act targeting foreign “birth tourism” and surrogacy arrangements
WHEN:Reported Sep 1, 2026 at 10:43 AM ET
WHERE:St. Augustine, Florida
WHY:Scott said recent events show federal action is needed to prevent foreign adversaries from using birth tourism and surrogacy to secure U.S. citizenship.
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