Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States...

This bill, HJR204, proposes an amendment to the United States Constitution that would require certain individuals, specifically those holding high offices, to be natural born citizens. This means they must be citizens of the United States from birth, not by naturalization. This change could impact who is eligible to run for certain government positions, ensuring only those born in the U.S. can qualify.

If passed, this amendment would affect potential candidates for offices like the President and Vice President, as well as any other offices specified in the amendment. It would limit eligibility to those who are natural born citizens, potentially excluding those who became citizens through the naturalization process. This could change the landscape of who can run for these high offices in the future.

HJR204 was introduced on July 21, 2026, and was immediately referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary for further consideration. Currently, the bill is in its early stages, with the next steps likely involving committee review, potential amendments, and a vote in the House. It has not yet advanced to a vote or further legislative action.