Bill · H.J.Res. 103· House(119-HJRES-103)
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution to protect American citizenship.
- Introduced
- 6/30/2025
- Last activity
- 6/30/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Andy Barr
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution to change how American citizenship is determined. It seeks to redefine who is considered "subject to the jurisdiction of the United States" for the purposes of the fourteenth amendment. Under this proposal, a person born in the United States would only be considered subject to that jurisdiction if they have specific parental requirements. Those requirements include having at least one parent who is a U.S. national, a lawful permanent resident living in the U.S., or an alien with lawful status performing active service in the military. Congress would also be granted the power to pass legislation to implement this article.
Yes
Does this tighten control of the border?+5
The bill tightens citizenship criteria which proponents argue enhances border and immigration control.
Does this give the federal government more power?+5
The bill expands federal control over the definition of citizenship criteria.
Would white Americans be better off under this?+2
The bill may benefit those already holding stable citizenship or legal status.
The opposite· 3 of 7
Would immigrants be better off under this?-8
The bill significantly restricts the automatic citizenship of children born to many immigrant groups.
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?-7
The bill restricts the path to citizenship for children of undocumented or non-permanent residents born on U.S. soil.
Would children be better off under this?-6
The bill negatively impacts children born to non-permanent residents or non-nationals.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Clearer requirements for citizenship: By establishing specific parental criteria in Section 2, the bill provides a defined list of who qualifies as being subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.
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Recognition of military service: The provision in Section 2, subsection (3) allows for the children of aliens with lawful status who are performing active service in the Armed Forces to be considered subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Changes to birthright citizenship criteria: According to Section 2, individuals born in the United States whose parents do not meet the specific criteria—such as being a national, a lawful permanent resident, or an active-duty service member—would no longer be considered subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.
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Impact on those without specific parental status: Under Section 2, persons born in the United States to parents who do not fall into the three specified categories would be excluded from being considered subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For White Americans+2Good For Immigrants-8Good For Children-6Good For Hispanic Americans-6Good For Low Income Households-4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+5Improves Pathway To Citizenship-7Improves Racial Equity-5
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+5Improves Due Process-3
- 6/30/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House
2 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.