Search Results: keywords:"fourteenth amendment"

  • S. 3588 — To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit Federal funds for election administration for States misusing the Fourteenth Amendment for political purposes, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:659

    The bill, titled the “Constitutional Election Integrity Act,” aims to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 by blocking Federal election funds for states that misuse the Fourteenth Amendment for political purposes. Specifically, it prohibits funds to states where officials prevent eligible...

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    The bill wants to stop giving money to states for elections if they try to unfairly keep certain presidential candidates off the list people vote from by misusing a specific rule in the Constitution. It also says that only special federal judges can decide if someone should be on the voting list for president, and they must do it quickly.

  • H. R. 2337 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify birthright citizenship, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:290

    H. R. 2337, also known as the "Prohibiting Automatic Rights to Enter National Territory Act of 2025" or the "PARENT Act of 2025," seeks to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify the rules around birthright citizenship in the United States. The bill proposes that for someone born...

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    The PARENT Act of 2025 says that if a baby is born in the United States, at least one of their parents must already be a U.S. citizen or have permission to live in the U.S. for the baby to automatically be an American citizen. This rule starts for babies born after this law becomes official.

  • H. R. 9534 — To enforce the rights protected by the Second and Fourteenth Amendments against the States.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,066

    H.R. 9534, titled the “National Constitutional Carry Act,” aims to enforce the rights protected by the Second and Fourteenth Amendments against the States. The bill asserts that the Second Amendment guarantees the right to carry firearms in public, and prohibits States from...

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    H.R. 9534 is a bill that says people who can legally own a gun should be allowed to carry it in public anywhere in the U.S., but some special places can still say no if they let people know clearly.

  • H. RES. 1121 — Recognizing the 158th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1866.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:213

    H. RES. 1121 recognizes the 158th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, highlighting its significance as the first federal law to define citizenship and ensure equal protection under the law for all citizens, regardless of race. The resolution recalls how the Act was passed to combat...

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    This bill is like a big "Happy Birthday" to an old and important rule from a long time ago that said everyone should be treated the same way by the law, no matter their skin color. It's a way to remember how this rule helped make sure all people in America have the same rights.

  • H. R. 645 — To enforce the rights protected by the Second and Fourteenth Amendments against the States.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,106

    H. R. 645, introduced in the 119th Congress, aims to enforce the rights protected by the Second and Fourteenth Amendments by preventing states or local governments from imposing penalties or limitations on the public carrying of firearms by United States citizens who are...

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    H. R. 645 is a law idea that says people who can own guns should be able to carry them in public, and states should not make rules stopping them from doing so. It wants to make sure everyone can follow the Second Amendment, which is about having guns, even if some local governments say otherwise.

  • H. RES. 315 — Recognizing the 159th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1866.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:218

    The resolution, H. RES. 315, acknowledges the 159th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, emphasizing its historical significance. It highlights that the Act was the first federal law affirming equal protection under the law for all citizens, defining citizenship, and laying groundwork...

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    The House of Representatives wants to remember a really old rule called the Civil Rights Act from 1866, which was like telling everyone, "Hey, we're all friends and should be treated the same!" Even though it was a super important rule back then, this announcement doesn't tell us if there's anything special we should do about it now.