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H.J.Res. 87 (104th)

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding citizenship in the United States.

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3 May 1995

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Joint Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on the Constitution and by the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.

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16 July 2020

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Grants U.S. citizenship to only those persons: (1) born to a parent who is a U.S. citizen; (2) born within the United States to a parent lawfully in and subject to the jurisdiction of the United States at the time of that parents' entry into the United States; and (3) naturalized according to U.S. law. Sets forth provisions relating to: (1) restrictions on services or payments to non-U.S. citizens; (2) English language requirement for naturalization; and (3) apportionment of Representatives based on number of citizens of each State.

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