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Mandatory Civics Competence Exam for Members of the U.S. Congress

This act requires Members of Congress to pass a civics exam on U.S. history and government before taking office. It also allows any citizen to take the same exam for free online and view a public list of those who passed.
Key points
Members of Congress must prove their knowledge of the Constitution and history to hold office.
The exam includes 25 questions on topics like the Bill of Rights, Civil Rights, and major historical events.
Citizens can take the exam for free online and receive an official certificate of completion.
A public database will track everyone who successfully passes the civics test.
Failure to pass the exam within two weeks of election or appointment will result in a vacancy of the seat.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_7431
Sponsor: Rep. Hunt, Wesley [R-TX-38]
Process start date: 2026-02-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Congressional Civics Act of 2026

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_7431.

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 2026-02-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Members of Congress must prove their knowledge of the Constitution and history to hold office.
  • The exam includes 25 questions on topics like the Bill of Rights, Civil Rights, and major historical events.
  • Citizens can take the exam for free online and receive an official certificate of completion.
  • A public database will track everyone who successfully passes the civics test.
  • Failure to pass the exam within two weeks of election or appointment will result in a vacancy of the seat.
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: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-02-23.

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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