Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that certain individuals are natural born citizens.
This bill proposes a new amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would restrict certain federal government positions to only those who are natural-born citizens. The measure would directly affect individuals currently serving or seeking roles as Representatives, Senators, federal judges, and ambassadors. Under the proposed rules, non-natural-born citizens would be barred from holding these offices, with specific start dates for the restrictions depending on the position. The amendment requires ratification by three-fourths of the states and would take effect within seven years of submission.
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May 2026
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Introduced May 20, 2026
Last action May 20, 2026
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May 20, 2026
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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May 20, 2026
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Nancy Mace
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