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US Citizenship Changes: New Requirements for Birthright Citizenship.

A proposed constitutional amendment aims to alter the rules for acquiring US citizenship for individuals born in the United States. If ratified, citizenship would no longer be automatically granted to everyone born on US soil, unless specific conditions regarding the parents' legal status are met. This could impact the legal status of children born in the US whose parents do not have permanent residency, citizenship, or are not serving in the armed forces.
Key points
A child born in the US will only receive citizenship if at least one parent is a US national, a lawful permanent resident, or serving in the Armed Forces.
The amendment seeks to clarify who is subject to US jurisdiction under the 14th Amendment of the Constitution.
Congress would gain the power to enact legislation to implement this article.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HJRES_103
Sponsor: Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6]
Process start date: 2025-06-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution to protect American citizenship.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HJRES_103.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-06-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A child born in the US will only receive citizenship if at least one parent is a US national, a lawful permanent resident, or serving in the Armed Forces.
  • The amendment seeks to clarify who is subject to US jurisdiction under the 14th Amendment of the Constitution.
  • Congress would gain the power to enact legislation to implement this article.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-21.

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