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House joint resolution · H.J.Res. 146 (119th Congress)

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring Members of Congress to demonstrate competence in American civics.

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Jan 30, 2026

Sponsor: Wesley Hunt (U.S. Representative, TX-38, Republican)

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Summary

A proposed constitutional amendment that would require Congress to create, once every ten-year census period, an examination testing knowledge of the U.S. system of government to the standard expected of a citizen, and to publish the results. Like any amendment, it would take effect only if ratified by three-fourths of the states.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on the Judiciary · U.S. House of Representatives

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Full history

  1. Jan 30, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  2. Jan 30, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  3. Jan 30, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    U.S. House of Representatives

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