Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States must recommit to defend and uphold the rights and protections guaranteed by the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution to ensure that our democracy works for all of us, not just a powerful few.

This resolution states the position of the House of Representatives on the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. It affirms the amendment as a guarantee of birthright citizenship, due process, and equal protection under the law. It states that Congress should oppose any legislation, executive action, or policy that would weaken those guarantees, and that Congress should preserve birthright citizenship for everyone born in the United States. It also calls on elected officials at all levels of government to defend the principles of the amendment. The resolution expresses a view and does not create new law.

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Sponsors

• Rashida Tlaib Democrat sponsor
• 15 cosponsors