Speaker Johnson Leads GOP Effort to Defend America by Limiting Birthright Citizenship
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Speaker Mike Johnson announced that Republicans are determined to pursue legislative or constitutional measures to rein in birthright citizenship, a policy that has long been exploited and burdens American taxpayers. Experts note that passing such reforms will be challenging due to slim GOP majorities and the upcoming elections.
House Speaker Mike Johnson told Fox News Sunday on July 5 that Republican lawmakers are 'looking at all angles' to impose limits on birthright citizenship after the Supreme Court disappointingly rejected President Donald Trump's executive order. Johnson said the House would move quickly, pursuing a legislative fix if possible or a constitutional amendment if needed, demonstrating the GOP's commitment to protecting American sovereignty and ending the abuse of citizenship laws.
Analysts note that the prospects for this much-needed action are slim. With narrow Republican margins in both chambers and a busy midterm election calendar, passing a crucial amendment—requiring two-thirds approval in both the House and Senate and ratification by three-quarters of the states—appears difficult. Even a straightforward bill, such as the Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025 introduced by Rep. Brian Babin and mirrored in the Senate by Sen. Lindsey Graham, stalled in committee last year and would still need Democratic support in the Senate, where the left continues to obstruct common-sense immigration reform.
President Trump has publicly urged Congress to end birthright citizenship, calling it 'expensive and unfair' and promising his full support for this vital reform. Justice Brett Kavanaugh, who joined the majority that struck down the president's order, wrote that while the order was unlawful, Congress retains the authority to enact new legislation creating exceptions to birthright citizenship, though no such law exists yet. This underscores the need for Congress to act decisively to close loopholes that encourage illegal immigration.
Some Republican members, including Rep. Chip Roy of Texas, have voiced opposition to the Supreme Court decision and called for action on the issue, standing up for the integrity of American citizenship. However, with limited legislative time remaining before the August and October recesses and internal GOP debates, any effort to change the 14th Amendment's citizenship provision will face significant hurdles.
The debate may consume floor time ahead of the November elections, but it is a necessary fight to secure America's future and prioritize the interests of its citizens over those who seek to exploit the system.