Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the 14th amendment does not provide for automatic citizenship for the children of aliens.

This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution about who counts as a citizen by birth under the 14th Amendment. Under the amendment, a person born in the United States would be considered "subject to the jurisdiction of the United States" only if at least one parent is a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national, or a lawful permanent resident who lives in the United States. Congress would have the power to carry out the amendment through laws. The amendment would take effect only if three-fourths of state legislatures ratify it within seven years after it is sent to the states.

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Sponsors

• Nancy Mace Republican sponsor
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