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Proposed Constitutional Amendment: Civics Competence Required for Congress Members

This resolution proposes amending the Constitution to mandate that all candidates for the House and Senate pass an examination demonstrating competence in American civics and the US system of government. This change aims to ensure that elected officials possess a foundational understanding of the governing structure. Citizens would benefit from having representatives demonstrably knowledgeable about constitutional principles.
Key points
Mandatory, free civics competence examination for all persons seeking to become Representatives or Senators.
The exam standard must match the competence expected of a typical US citizen regarding the system of government.
Congress must establish the exam every ten years and publish the questions and answers.
Demonstrating competence is required to serve, though an opportunity to pass the exam after election is provided.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HJRES_146
Sponsor: Rep. Hunt, Wesley [R-TX-38]
Process start date: 2026-01-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring Members of Congress to demonstrate competence in American civics.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HJRES_146.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-01-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandatory, free civics competence examination for all persons seeking to become Representatives or Senators.
  • The exam standard must match the competence expected of a typical US citizen regarding the system of government.
  • Congress must establish the exam every ten years and publish the questions and answers.
  • Demonstrating competence is required to serve, though an opportunity to pass the exam after election is provided.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Hunt, Wesley [R-TX-38].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-31.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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