House resolution proposes constitutional amendment to restrict fede…

Where This Stands

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Last action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.Mar 19, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This measure seeks to codify a citizenship requirement in the U.S. Constitution, which would override any existing or future local or state policies that currently allow non-citizens to participate in federal elections.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

U.S. citizens

Citizens would be the only group legally eligible to vote in federal elections under the proposed amendment.

non-citizen residents

Non-citizens would be explicitly excluded from participating in federal elections if the amendment is ratified.

state election boards

State election officials would be required to enforce citizenship verification for all federal election voters.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

HJRES 152 proposes a that would explicitly limit the right to vote in federal elections to citizens of the United States. If passed by Congress and ratified by the states, this would establish a federal constitutional requirement for citizenship as a prerequisite for federal voting eligibility.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This measure seeks to codify a citizenship requirement in the U.S. Constitution, which would override any existing or future local or state policies that currently allow non-citizens to participate in federal elections.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution immediately change who can vote?

No. This is a proposal for a . It must first be passed by two-thirds of both the House and the Senate, and then be ratified by three-fourths of the states before it can take effect.

What is the current status of this resolution?

As of March 19, 2026, the resolution has been introduced and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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policy shift90% confidence

Federalization of Voter Eligibility

This resolution represents a move to shift the power of defining voter eligibility from the state level to a uniform federal constitutional standard.

Congress House Committee on the Judiciary

Connected Entities

organizationHouse Committee on the Judiciary“The committee to which the resolution was referred for review.”Map →

organizationEnvironmental Protection Agency“Submitted the rule being challenged”Map →

otherUnited States Code“Legal framework for the disapproval process”Map →

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House resolution proposes constitutional amendment to restrict federal voting to U.S. citizens