This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to redefine the criteria for United States citizenship by birth. It aims to clarify the phrase "subject to the jurisdiction of the United States" within the 14th Amendment, which currently grants citizenship to most individuals born on U.S. soil. The proposed amendment specifies that a person born in the United States would only be considered "subject to the jurisdiction of the United States" if at least one parent is a U.S. citizen or national , a lawful permanent resident residing in the U.S., or an alien with lawful status performing active service in the Armed Forces . This would significantly alter the current understanding of birthright citizenship, limiting it to children whose parents meet these specific legal statuses. Congress would be granted the power to enact legislation to implement this new article.