119th (2025–2027)
H.J.Res. 204
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that would require all federal judges, including Supreme Court justices, to be natural born citizens. Currently, the Constitution only requires that the President be a natural born citizen, while judges can be naturalized citizens. The amendment would change this requirement and apply it to the entire federal judiciary. If passed by two-thirds of both the House and Senate, the amendment would need to be ratified by three-fourths of state legislatures within seven years to become part of the Constitution. The new requirement would take effect six months after ratification is completed.