H.J.Res. 146 explained · 119th Congress · Pending in Congress
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring Members of Congress to demonstrate competence in American civics.
Cosponsors: none · per Congress.gov, 2026-10-09
Introduced: 2026-01-30
Latest action (2026-01-30): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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