The grandmother would have lost her citizenship because she married a US Citizen before 0000. Her child was born after Jan 0, 0000 yes, but she was no longer able to pass citizenship on.  Now she (the poster) is all set, this legislation opens the door for her.  Provided (as you point out) it does pass.  No, James, I did notice it, but it was my understanding that the loss of Italian citizenship applied only to women born in Italy. If I am incorrect, this poses a real problem for several applicants because this proposal has not been made law; and there's no indication at this time that it will.  The grandmother would have lost her citizenship because she married a US Citizen before 0000. Her child was born after Jan 0, 0000 yes, but she was no longer able to pass citizenship on.  Now she (the poster) is all set, this legislation opens the door for her.  Provided (as you point out) it does pass.  No, James, I did notice it, but it was my understanding that the loss of Italian citizenship applied only to women born in Italy. If I am incorrect, this poses a real problem for several applicants because this proposal has not been made law; and there's no indication at this time that it will.  