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Aug 11, 2026 · 7:26 PMWashington, D.C.
Proposed Federal Constitutional Amendment Seeks Birthright Citizenship Requirement for Congress
U.S. Representative Nancy Mace has introduced a constitutional amendment that would require natural-born citizenship for members of Congress and federal judges, aligning their qualifications with those required for the presidency. The proposal has sparked debate in Western Pennsylvania legal and political circles, with critics arguing it limits voter choice and diminishes naturalized citizens in public service.