Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to permit persons who are not natural-born citizens of the United States, but who have been citizens of the United States for at least 35 years, to be eligible to hold the offices of President and Vice President.

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Bill Number

HJRES 42

Introduced

Apr 14, 2005

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

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Topics

Citizenship Constitutional amendments Government Operations and Politics Immigration Law Residence requirements Vice Presidents

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Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Makes a person who has been a citizen of the United States for at least 35 years and who has been a resident within the United States for at least 14 years eligible to hold the office of President or Vice President.

Actions

May 10, 2005

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Apr 14, 2005

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 14, 2005

Introduced in House

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