Bills/H.J.Res. 103

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution to protect American citizenship.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution to protect American citizenship.

In CommitteeImmigrationHouseHouse Joint Resolution · 119th Congress
Bill Progress · House
Introduced
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Passed Both
Signed

Plain Language Summary

# Summary of HJRES 103 **What It Does** HJRES 103 proposes a constitutional amendment aimed at protecting American citizenship. However, the bill summary provided doesn't specify the exact details of what "protection" would entail—this would typically involve clarifying or restricting how people acquire U.S. citizenship, but the specific provisions aren't listed in the available information. **Who It Affects** Any constitutional amendment would affect all Americans and individuals seeking citizenship. The impact would depend on the bill's specific language, which isn't detailed here.

Constitutional amendments are the highest form of U.S. law and cannot be overridden by regular legislation. **Current Status & Process** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. To become law, a constitutional amendment requires approval from two-thirds of both the House and Senate, plus ratification by three-fourths of state legislatures—making it an extremely high bar to clear. For more detailed information about this bill's specific provisions, you can visit Congress.gov.

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Latest Action

June 30, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsor

R
Barr, Andy [R-KY-6]
R-KY · House

Key Dates

Introduced
June 30, 2025
Last Updated
June 30, 2025
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