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119-sjres-189119th Congress

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

Sponsored By: Senator Paul, Rand [R-KY]

Introduced

Summary

Limits birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment. This bill would add a new constitutional article that narrows who counts as "subject to the jurisdiction of the United States" and ties that status to listed parental or service categories. It would take effect only if ratified by three fourths of state legislatures within seven years.

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  • Families and children: Children born in the United States would receive birthright status only if their parents are U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents whose residence is in the United States, or aliens with lawful status while serving in the Armed Forces. This change would remove automatic eligibility for children of parents outside those categories.
  • Immigrants and parents: Lawful permanent residents who live in the United States and citizens would clearly transmit eligibility to their U.S.-born children, while parents without those specified statuses would not.
  • Congress and enforcement: The amendment explicitly gives Congress the power to enact laws to carry out the article if it is ratified.

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Limits birthright citizenship for children

If ratified by three-fourths of the States within seven years, this amendment would change the 14th Amendment rule on who is "subject to the jurisdiction of the United States." It would say a person born in the United States would be a U.S. citizen only if at least one parent is (1) a U.S. citizen or national; (2) an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence whose residence is in the United States; or (3) an alien with lawful status performing active service in the U.S. Armed Forces. If ratified, Congress would be authorized to pass laws to carry out the amendment. This would limit automatic birthright citizenship for many children born in the United States.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Paul, Rand [R-KY]

KY • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Moreno, Bernie [R-OH]

    OH • R

    Sponsored 7/15/2026

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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