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- H.J.RES.117
H.J.RES.117: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to restrict the requirement of citizenship at birth by virtue of birth in the United States to persons with a legal resident mother or father.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 103rd Congress
- This bill is primarily about immigration
- Introduced Feb. 23, 1993
- Latest Major Action Feb. 25, 1993
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
13 (5 Democrats, 8 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Limits citizenship at birth to persons born in the United States to a mother or father who is a U.S. legal resident.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on International Law, Immigration, and Refugees.
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| Feb. 23, 1993 |
Introduced in the House by Anthony C. Beilenson (D-Calif.) |