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RepublicanBill · H.J.Res. 190· House(119-HJRES-190)

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.

Rep. Mace
Age: 49 years
South Carolina
Introduced
6/2/2026
Last activity
6/2/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
Nancy Mace
Cosponsors
None
Immigration
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the United States Constitution. It aims to clarify that the 14th Amendment does not grant automatic citizenship to children born in the United States to certain aliens. Under the proposed amendment, a person born in the U.S. is only considered subject to the jurisdiction of the U.S. if at least one parent is a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national, or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence with a U.S. residence. The amendment requires ratification by the legislatures of three-fourths of the states within seven years. Additionally, it gives Congress the power to enforce the article through appropriate legislation.

Yes

  • Does this give the federal government more power?+3

    The resolution grants Congress explicit power to enforce the citizenship restrictions through legislation.

The opposite· 3 of 6

  • Would immigrants be better off under this?-8

    The resolution directly removes birthright citizenship protections for children born in the U.S. to non-citizens.

  • Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?-7

    By eliminating birthright citizenship for children born to certain non-citizens, the measure severely restricts pathways to legal status.

  • Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?-5

    Hispanic communities often include families affected by restrictions on birthright citizenship for children of non-citizens.