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US HJRes103

US HJRes103
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution to protect American citizenship.


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Introduced
06/30/2025
In Committee
06/30/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

119th Congress

Bill Summary

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution to protect American citizenship.

AI Summary

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that would modify the interpretation of birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment. Specifically, it would restrict automatic citizenship for children born in the United States to only those born to at least one parent who is either a U.S. national, a lawful permanent resident with residence in the U.S., or an alien with lawful immigration status serving actively in the U.S. Armed Forces. The proposed amendment would require a two-thirds majority vote in both the Senate and House of Representatives to be proposed, and would then need ratification by three-fourths of state legislatures within seven years to become part of the Constitution. This amendment effectively aims to limit the current practice of birthright citizenship (often referred to as "jus soli" or citizenship by place of birth) by adding new conditions related to parental citizenship and immigration status. Congress would retain the power to implement this amendment through subsequent legislation.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 06/30/2025)

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