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.

Key Provisions

• Congress would affirm the Fourteenth Amendment as a core part of American democracy, guaranteeing birthright citizenship, due process, and equal protection.
• Every part of the federal government would be called to defend the rights and protections guaranteed by the Fourteenth Amendment.
• Congress would reject any laws, executive actions, or policies that try to weaken birthright citizenship, due process, or equal protection.
• Congress would work to preserve and protect birthright citizenship for everyone born in the United States.
• Congress would pledge to work toward the full realization of equal protection and due process for all.
• Congress would stand with individuals, communities, organized workers, and civic groups working to ensure American democracy works for everyone.