H.J.Res. 194 proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would prevent individuals who hold citizenship or allegiance to any country other than the United States from serving as a member of the House of Representatives or the Senate.
Supporters of H.J.Res. 194 argue that this amendment is necessary to ensure that U.S. lawmakers are fully committed to the interests of the United States, thereby enhancing national security and promoting patriotism among elected officials.
Critics of H.J.Res. 194 contend that the amendment could unfairly discriminate against naturalized citizens and those with dual citizenship, potentially limiting the diversity and representation in Congress. They argue that allegiance to the U.S. should not be questioned based on citizenship status.
The analysis of H.J.Res. 194, sponsored by Nancy Mace, indicates a low risk of conflicts of interest based on the current campaign finance data. There are no direct industry overlaps between the bill's subject matter, which seeks to amend the Constitution regarding citizenship and service in Congress, and the top donor industries supporting Mace. The lobbying activity related to this bill includes various entities, but none of them appear to have a direct financial interest in the bill's outcome. For instance, CEDIA has contributed $120,000, but their focus is on the consumer electronics industry, which does not intersect with the constitutional amendment proposed. Additionally, the Friends Committee on National Legislation has made a significant contribution of $1,000,000, but their advocacy is more aligned with peace and justice issues rather than citizenship laws.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FRIENDS COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL LEGISLATION | FRIENDS COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL LEGISLATION | $1,000,000 |
| CEDIA | CEDIA | $120,000 |
| HEARTFLOW, INC. | HEARTFLOW, INC. | $90,000 |
| KNOA PHARMA LLC | MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC | undisclosed |
| HELIX DEFENSE | CROSS POTOMAC CONSULTING LLC | undisclosed |
| SUR HOLDINGS | BGR GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS | undisclosed |
| GLOBAL KRATOM COALITION | BGR GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS | undisclosed |
| GIBSON, DUNN & CRUTCHER, LLP ON BEHALF OF CURATIVE INC. | BGR GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS | undisclosed |
| ORCA BIO | BGR GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS | undisclosed |
| IONQ, INC. | IONQ, INC. | undisclosed |
| LIFE360 | EMERGENT STRATEGIES | undisclosed |
| ZILLOW | BGR GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS | undisclosed |
| TWENTY TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | THE COMPLETE AGENCY | undisclosed |
| CULTURAL CARE INC. | KEEFE STRATEGIES LLC FKA KEEFE SINGISER PARTNERS | undisclosed |
| INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FORENSIC NURSES | POLSINELLI PC | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Nancy Mace, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
