Proposed Constitutional Amendment on Presidential Citizenship
July 21, 2026
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Where This Stands
Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Version history
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View official text →The Frame
If passed by Congress and ratified by the states, this amendment would change the eligibility requirements for holding certain federal offices, potentially disqualifying individuals who are not natural-born citizens from serving in those roles.
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Naturalized citizens
The proposed amendment would establish a citizenship requirement that could impact the eligibility of naturalized citizens for specific federal offices.
Current stage: in_committee.
Floor Vote.
Background
- A constitutional amendment requires a two-thirds majority vote in both the House and the Senate, followed by ratification by three-fourths of the state legislatures. context
Summary
Why It Matters
If passed by Congress and ratified by the states, this amendment would change the eligibility requirements for holding certain federal offices, potentially disqualifying individuals who are not natural-born citizens from serving in those roles.
Key Facts
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Discoveries
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Constitutional Eligibility Reform
The resolution seeks to codify citizenship requirements at the constitutional level, which would override existing statutory interpretations of eligibility.
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Analysis Score
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