RepublicanBill · H.J.Res. 204· House(119-HJRES-204)

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

Rep. Fuller
Age: 45 years
Georgia
Introduced
7/21/2026
Last activity
7/21/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
Clay Fuller
Cosponsors
None
Law
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the United States. It seeks to require that certain individuals be natural born citizens to hold specific positions. Specifically, it targets those serving as judges. Under this proposal, no person who is not a natural born citizen could serve as a Judge of the supreme or inferior courts. The amendment would take effect six months after its ratification.

Yes

  • Does this give the federal government more power?+2

    The amendment establishes a national constitutional requirement for judicial eligibility.

The opposite

  • Would immigrants be better off under this?-4

    The amendment creates a glass ceiling for naturalized citizens by barring them from the federal judiciary.

  • Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?-3

    The amendment creates a new barrier to high-level judicial service for immigrants regardless of their citizenship status.