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Constitutional Amendment: Counting Citizens for House Representation

This proposed constitutional amendment aims to count only U.S. citizens when determining the number of representatives each state gets in the House. This could shift political power among states, potentially altering how your voice is represented in Congress depending on where you live.
Key points
House of Representatives seats would be based on the number of U.S. citizens in each state, not all residents.
This change could impact the political representation of states with large non-citizen populations.
Requires ratification by three-fourths of the states within seven years to become part of the Constitution.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HJRES_37
Sponsor: Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8]
Process start date: 2025-02-06
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that Representatives shall be apportioned among the several States according to their respective numbers, counting the number of persons in each State who are citizens of the United States.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HJRES_37.

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 2025-02-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • House of Representatives seats would be based on the number of U.S. citizens in each state, not all residents.
  • This change could impact the political representation of states with large non-citizen populations.
  • Requires ratification by three-fourths of the states within seven years to become part of the Constitution.
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. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8].

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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