Summary: HR 5226, introduced by Representatives Perez, Bennett, Potter, Handy, Alzate, and Boylan on January 29, has been referred to the House Judiciary. The bill condemns President Donald Trump's executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship for children born in the United States to undocumented parents. It asserts that this executive order challenges the constitutional right established by the 14th Amendment, which guarantees citizenship to anyone born in the U.S. regardless of their parents' immigration status. The bill highlights concerns about the potential negative impact of this policy, estimating an increase in the unauthorized population by 4.7 million by 2050, and notes that over thirty countries worldwide recognize birthright citizenship.

Additionally, the bill mentions that twenty-two states have filed lawsuits against the executive order, characterizing it as illegal and immoral. It expresses concern over the potential harm this policy could cause to American families and calls for the condemnation of the executive order. The bill concludes by directing the Secretary of State to send certified copies of the resolution to President Trump and Rhode Island's Congressional Delegation.