RepublicanBill · H.J.Res. 194· House(119-HJRES-194)

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit any person who has citizenship or nationality of, or otherwise owes allegiance to, a country other than the United States from serving as a Representative or Senator in Congress, a Judge of the Supreme Court or any inferior court, an Ambassador, public Minister or Consul, or any other officer of the United States which requires the advice and consent of the Senate, or the President or Vice President unless the person formally and permanently relinquishes such citizenship, nationality, or allegiance.

Rep. Mace
Age: 49 years
South Carolina
Introduced
6/3/2026
Last activity
6/3/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
Nancy Mace
Cosponsors
None
Immigration
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to ban individuals with citizenship, nationality, or allegiance to another country from serving in major federal offices. The affected positions include Representatives and Senators in Congress, Supreme Court and lower court judges, Ambassadors, public Ministers, Consuls, and any other officer requiring Senate confirmation. The ban also applies to the President and Vice President. To serve in these roles, a person must formally and permanently give up their other citizenship, nationality, or allegiance. The amendment requires ratification by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years to become valid.

Yes

  • Does this make elections run better?+2

    The resolution aims to ensure undivided national loyalty among major federal officials by restricting dual citizens from holding office.

The opposite

  • Would immigrants be better off under this?-3

    The bill imposes strict requirements forcing individuals with dual citizenships to permanently relinquish foreign nationalities if they wish to serve in major federal positions.