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.
Bill Summary
Proposes a constitutional amendment to clarify that children of non-citizens are not automatically US citizens. Changes the interpretation of the 14th amendment to exclude automatic citizenship for these children.
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Bill Journey
- Jun 2, 2026
- Jun 2, 2026You Are Here
The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.
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The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.
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If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.
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If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.
Why It Matters
Affects children born in the US to non-citizen parents, potentially changing their citizenship status. Impacts immigrant families and their access to US citizenship for their US-born children.
Impact Areas
Support & Opposition
- Republican1
Documents
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Bill Details
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