H.J.Res. 188In committeeImmigration
Amendment would bar naturalized citizens from Congress, courts, top posts
Data as of July 14, 2026
The amendment would require Congress members, federal judges, and Senate-confirmed officials to be natural born citizens, barring naturalized citizens.40-second read · 4 questions answered below
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What does this do?
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment requiring Representatives, Senators, federal judges, and Senate-confirmed officers to be natural born citizens rather than naturalized citizens. Currently only the President and Vice President face this requirement; others need only be citizens, sometimes with a minimum number of years. Naturalized citizens would be permanently barred from these roles.
Who does it affect?
Naturalized citizens currently serving in Congress, on federal courts, or in Senate-confirmed positions, as well as future naturalized citizens seeking these offices.
Why does it matter?
Existing officeholders who are naturalized citizens would lose eligibility once their current terms end. As a constitutional amendment, it requires two-thirds approval in both chambers of Congress and ratification by three-fourths of state legislatures within seven years.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- House committee — You are here
- House vote
- Senate
- President's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
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- Omar confronted on camera over GOP proposal targeting foreign-born lawmakers: ‘Good luck to her’
foxnews.comMay 25, 2026Leans right
- Ilhan Omar brushes off proposal that could see her banned from Congress
nypost.comMay 25, 2026Leans right
- Nancy Mace Proposes Amendment to Ban Foreign-Born Politicians from Serving in Congress
westernjournal.comMay 22, 2026
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Official title
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that certain individuals are natural born citizens.
- Introduced:
- May 20, 2026
- Latest action:
- May 20, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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