Proposed
Resolution · 119th Congress · HJRES 204
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that certain individuals are natural born citizens.
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Introduced 2026-07-21Topic: governance ethics · immigration · civil rightsSummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis joint resolution proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The amendment would bar any person who is not a natural born citizen from serving as a judge on the Supreme Court or on lower federal courts. It would become part of the Constitution only if the legislatures of three-fourths of the states ratify it within seven years after it is sent to them. The rule would take effect six months after ratification.
Sponsors
- Clay Fuller Republican sponsor
- 0 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-21 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | refer |
| 2026-07-21 | Introduced in House | introduce | |
| 2026-07-21 | Introduced in House | introduce |