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Nancy Mace Proposes Constitutional Amendment Requiring Federal Officials To Be Natural-Born Citizens

Nancy Mace plans to introduce an amendment requiring natural-born citizenship for several federal offices.

Nancy Mace Proposes Constitutional Amendment Requiring Federal Officials To Be Natural-Born Citizens
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This article1 analysis · Oct 6, 2026
May 22, 2026
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Nancy Mace plans to introduce a constitutional amendment requiring natural-born citizenship for members of Congress, federal judges and certain executive branch officials. The proposal would face demanding approval and ratification requirements and could affect naturalized citizens serving in government.

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Representative proposing a constitutional amendment to expand the natural-born-citizen requirement

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J.D. Vance
Vice President of the United States

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Ilhan Omar
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Representative singled out by Mace as an example of a naturalized member who would be affected

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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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