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House joint resolution · H.J.Res. 172 (119th Congress)

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect United States citizenship.

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action May 4, 2026

Sponsor: Clay Fuller (U.S. Representative, GA-14, Republican)

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Summary

A proposed constitutional amendment that would define, for purposes of the 14th Amendment, when a person born in the United States counts as "subject to the jurisdiction of the United States" — limiting it to people born to a parent who meets citizenship or immigration-status criteria listed in the amendment. It would take effect only if ratified by three-fourths of state legislatures within seven years.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on the Judiciary · U.S. House of Representatives

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Cosponsors

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Full history

  1. May 4, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  2. May 4, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  3. May 4, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    U.S. House of Representatives

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