A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect United States citizenship.

This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would define who counts as "subject to the jurisdiction of the United States" under the 14th Amendment, which affects birthright citizenship. Under the amendment, a person born in the United States would meet that definition only if at least one parent is a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident living in the United States, or a lawfully present noncitizen on active duty in the Armed Forces. Congress would have the power to pass laws to carry out the amendment. The amendment would take effect only if ratified by three-fourths of the state legislatures within seven years.

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Sponsors

• Rand Paul Republican sponsor
• 1 cosponsors