HJRES 31

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit persons who are not citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent residents of the United States from voting in elections.

Summary

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting persons who are not U.S. citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent residents from voting in elections. Specifically, the joint resolution prohibits such a person from voting in any election for federal, state, tribal, or local office, including offices in the District of Columbia or in any of the territories or possessions of the United States.

Bill status

Status
In committee
Sponsor
Rep. August Pfluger [R-TX-11]
Cosponsors
8
Policy area
Government Operations and Politics
Introduced
2025-01-31
Latest action
2025-01-31: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Committee referrals

Recent actions

  • 2025-01-31: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • 2025-01-31: Introduced in House
  • 2025-01-31: Introduced in House