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

Introduced
Apr 29, 2026
Cosponsors
0
Traction
0
Last Action
Apr 29, 2026

Bill Summary

Proposes an amendment to the US Constitution to protect US citizenship. Requires a constitutional change to safeguard citizenship rights.

Sponsored By

Rand Paul
Republican · Kentucky · Senate

Bill Journey

  1. Apr 29, 2026
  3. Apr 29, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This amendment would affect all US citizens, potentially altering the legal framework that governs their citizenship rights. If passed, it could have a direct impact on the rights and protections of US citizens, particularly in regards to how citizenship is acquired, maintained, or revoked.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

Full text opens on congress.gov, the official source.

Bill Details

Bill TypeSenate Bill · Federal
Primary TopicRights & Representation
CommitteeJudiciary Committee
IntroducedApr 29, 2026
Last UpdatedApr 29, 2026
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Subjects
  • Rights

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.