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119-hjres-219119th Congress

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require a Judge to be a natural born citizen of the United States.

Sponsored By: Representative Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]

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Summary

Requires federal judges to be natural-born citizens. This amendment would narrow who can sit on the federal bench and set a timetable for removing judges who do not meet that test.

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  • Current federal judges who are not natural-born citizens would be removed two years after ratification.
  • Once ratified, only natural-born citizens could serve on the Supreme Court or any inferior federal court. The amendment would not apply to state or local judges or to other federal offices.
  • The amendment would take effect only if ratified by three-fourths of state legislatures within seven years of submission. The bill lists the submission date as Oct. 15, 2026.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]

PA • R

Cosponsors

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