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119-hjres-172119th Congress

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect United States citizenship.

Sponsored By: Representative Fuller, Clay [R-GA-14]

Introduced

Summary

This joint resolution would propose a constitutional amendment that _redefines birthright citizenship_ by tying the 14th Amendment phrase “subject to the jurisdiction” to a parent’s status. It would limit automatic U.S. citizenship at birth to children whose parents meet specified citizenship, residency, or military service conditions and would give Congress authority to implement the amendment while setting a seven year ratification deadline requiring three-fourths of the states.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.

Limits birthright citizenship for children

If enacted, this amendment would narrow who counts as "subject to the jurisdiction of the United States" under the 14th Amendment. A child born in the United States would be a U.S. citizen only if at least one parent is: a U.S. citizen or national; a lawful permanent resident who resides in the United States; or an immigrant with lawful status who is on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces. If none of these apply, a child born here would not automatically be treated as a U.S. citizen. Households with parents who do not meet one of these three tests would face the biggest changes.

Congress power to enforce amendment

If enacted, the amendment would give Congress the power to pass laws to carry out the new constitutional rule. Congress would be able to write implementing rules about who counts as under U.S. jurisdiction for birthright citizenship. The practical effects for families would depend on whatever laws Congress later adopts.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Fuller, Clay [R-GA-14]

GA • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 5/12/2026

  • Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1]

    AL • R

    Sponsored 5/21/2026

  • Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7]

    WI • R

    Sponsored 6/30/2026

  • Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9]

    GA • R

    Sponsored 6/30/2026

  • Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5]

    SC • R

    Sponsored 7/2/2026

  • Rep. Biggs, Sheri [R-SC-3]

    SC • R

    Sponsored 8/27/2026

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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