H.Res.1038

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States must recommit to defend and uphold the rights and protections guaranteed by the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution to ensure that our democracy works for all of us, not just a powerful few.

Introduced·2/4/26

Reaffirming the importance of the Fourteenth Amendment in ensuring democracy for all Americans.

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States must recommit to defending and upholding the rights and protections guaranteed by the Fourteenth Amendment. It emphasizes the amendment's role in establishing birthright citizenship, due process, and equal protection under the law. The resolution calls on every branch of the federal government to defend these rights and opposes any actions that seek to undermine them. It also highlights the need to protect birthright citizenship and work toward equal protection and due process for all.

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History

Feb 4

House

Submitted in House

Feb 4

House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.