HJRES 146 · 119th Congress · Congress

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring Members of Congress to demonstrate competence in American civics.

Introduced 2026-01-30· Sponsored by Rep. Hunt, Wesley [R-TX-38]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.(2026-01-30)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] [Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.J. Res. 146 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. J. RES. 146 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring Members of Congress to demonstrate competence in American civics. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 30, 2026 Mr. Hunt submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring Members of Congress to demonstrate competence in American civics. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled (two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures or conventions of three-fourths of the several States: ``Article-- ``…

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