S.J.Res.189

A joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to redefine U.S. citizenship for those born in the United States.

This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to redefine who is considered "subject to the jurisdiction of the United States" for purposes of citizenship. It specifies that a person born in the United States is only considered "subject to the jurisdiction" if one of their parents is a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident, or an alien with lawful status serving in the Armed Forces. The amendment would require ratification by three-fourths of the states within seven years to become part of the Constitution.