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U.S. citizenship requirements for Congress

The Constitution requires U.S. citizenship, plus age and residency thresholds, for members of the House and Senate.

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Jan 26, 2026
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Which current members of the House are naturalized citizens and where were they born?

A definitive roster of current House members who are naturalized U.S. citizens is published by the ; that document lists every foreign‑born Representative and their places of birth . Public analyses b...

Feb 2, 2026

Are there citizenship, background check, or security clearance requirements for ICE agents?

requires citizenship for many frontline law‑enforcement roles, subjects all hires to thorough background investigations and vetting, and mandates security‑clearance eligibility for positions that hand...

Jan 29, 2026

Which U.S. senators born abroad became naturalized citizens in the 19th and 20th centuries?

the primary sources supplied identify foreign‑born senators in general and discuss constitutional rules and a few modern examples, but none delivers a complete, dated list of which foreign‑born senato...

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