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Judicial Loyalty Act: Restricting federal judgeships to natural born citizens

This bill requires all federal judges to be natural born U.S. citizens. Current judges with dual citizenship must officially renounce their foreign nationality within 60 days to remain in office.
Key points
Limits eligibility for appointment as a federal judge to natural born U.S. citizens only.
Requires current federal judges with dual citizenship to officially renounce their foreign nationality.
Mandates resignation or removal from office for judges who do not comply with the renunciation requirement within 60 days.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_7634
Sponsor: Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8]
Process start date: 2026-02-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Judicial Loyalty Act of 2026

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_7634.

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 2026-02-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Limits eligibility for appointment as a federal judge to natural born U.S. citizens only.
  • Requires current federal judges with dual citizenship to officially renounce their foreign nationality.
  • Mandates resignation or removal from office for judges who do not comply with the renunciation requirement within 60 days.
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. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8].

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 2026-03-10.

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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