Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) introduced a constitutional amendment Wednesday that would require natural-born U.S. citizenship for members of Congress, federal judges, and Senate-confirmed positions.

The proposed amendment would extend the same citizenship requirement that currently applies to the presidency to additional federal positions. Under the Constitution, only natural-born citizens can serve as president, while naturalized citizens are currently eligible for congressional seats, federal judgeships, and cabinet appointments.

Mace announced the proposal in a statement posted on social platform X, calling it a "long overdue joint resolution" for the constitutional amendment. She indicated the measure would establish uniform citizenship standards across major federal positions.

Constitutional amendments require approval by two-thirds majorities in both chambers of Congress, followed by ratification by three-fourths of state legislatures. The process typically takes years to complete and has succeeded only 27 times in U.S. history.

The proposal comes amid ongoing political debates over immigration and citizenship requirements for federal service. Currently, naturalized citizens who meet age and residency requirements can serve in Congress and other federal positions, with the presidency being the sole exception requiring natural-born status.