US Federal House Bill HJR152

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 3/19/26
• Refer: 3/19/26

Caption

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to ensure that only citizens are eligible to vote in Federal elections.

Summary

H.J. Res. 152 proposes a constitutional amendment to limit voting in federal elections to U.S. citizens only. The resolution would add a new article to the Constitution stating that only citizens may vote in primaries and general elections for President and Vice President, presidential electors, and members of Congress. The proposal also addresses enforcement. It would direct state legislatures to prescribe appropriate legislation to carry out the amendment, while giving Congress authority to alter those regulations by law and to enforce the amendment in the District of Columbia. Because it is a constitutional amendment, it would not change federal election law on its own; instead, it would require approval by two-thirds of both chambers of Congress and ratification by three-fourths of the states before becoming effective.

Impact

If adopted, the resolution would amend the U.S. Constitution and supersede any contrary federal or state rules regarding eligibility to vote in federal elections. It would affect election administration, voter registration, and verification procedures by requiring citizenship-based eligibility standards for federal contests, while leaving implementation details to state legislatures and Congress. As introduced, however, it has no direct legal effect and was only referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sentiment

The available record shows no committee debate or recorded votes, so there is no documented floor or committee sentiment in the materials provided. Based on the bill’s sponsorship and subject matter, the resolution appears to be framed as a voter-eligibility and election-integrity measure. The absence of transcripts or votes means support or opposition cannot be measured from the provided context.

Contention

The main point of contention is likely the policy choice to restrict federal voting to citizens, which can raise questions about proof-of-citizenship requirements, access to the ballot, and whether noncitizen voting is a significant problem. Another likely issue is federalism: the amendment would preserve a role for state legislatures in implementation but also give Congress authority to alter those regulations, which may prompt debate over state versus federal control of election administration. No specific objections or supporters are documented in the provided committee materials.