Clause 2:The Congress shall have Power to declare the Punishment of Treason, but no Attainder of Treason shall work Corruption of Blood , or Forfeiture except during the Life of the Person attainted.

• 国会有权宣告对叛国罪的惩治；但叛国罪犯公民权利的剥夺，不得影响其继承人的权益，除剥夺公民权利终身者外，不得包括没收财产。