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Nancy Mace introduces amendment requiring natural-born citizens in Congress

Mace defended her proposal to limit federal officeholding to natural-born citizens and said she would support making it retroactive.

Nancy Mace introduces amendment requiring natural-born citizens in Congress
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This article1 analysis · Oct 6, 2026
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May 26, 2026
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Rep. Nancy Mace introduced a constitutional amendment that would require natural-born citizenship for members of Congress, federal judges and other Senate-confirmed appointees. She said she would support applying it retroactively, drawing criticism from Reps. Ilhan Omar and Pramila Jayapal.

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Representative proposing a constitutional amendment to require natural-born citizenship for federal officeholders

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Representative named by Mace as an example of a foreign-born lawmaker

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Nancy Mace Proposes Natural-Born-Citizen Requirement for Federal Officials

Outlets agree Nancy Mace proposed a constitutional amendment restricting naturalized citizens’ eligibility for several federal roles, including Congress. Left-leaning outlets stress criticism of the proposal, including its impact on naturalized lawmakers and possible political costs. Center outlets pair the proposed restrictions with lawmakers’ objections, while varying in how much they include Mace’s rationale. Right-leaning outlets give greater weight to Mace’s rationale and claims about naturalized officials, though some also report criticism.

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