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House joint resolution · H.J.Res. 204 (119th Congress)

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that certain individuals are natural born citizens.

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Jul 21, 2026

Sponsor: Clay Fuller (U.S. Representative, GA-14, Republican)

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Summary

A proposed constitutional amendment that would bar anyone who is not a natural born citizen from serving as a judge of the Supreme Court or of lower federal courts, taking effect six months after ratification. It would take effect only if ratified by three-fourths of state legislatures within seven years.

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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. Jul 21, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

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  2. Jul 21, 2026

    Introduced

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  3. Jul 21, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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