Judicial Loyalty Act of 2026

House Bill

H.R. 7634

119th Congress

Judicial Loyalty Act of 2026

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 20, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Pete Stauber

R - MN

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Summary

HR 7634 would change federal law to add new restrictions on who can serve as a federal judge based on their nationality or citizenship status. The bill, introduced by Rep. Pete Stauber, aims to modify the eligibility requirements in the U.S. Code that govern appointments to the federal judiciary, though the specific nationality limitations are not detailed in the available summary.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Introduced2/20/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

ChamberHouse

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Judicial Loyalty Act of 2026

HR 7634 would change federal law to add new restrictions on who can serve as a federal judge based on their nationality or citizenship status. The bill, introduced by Rep. Pete Stauber, aims to modify the eligibility requirements in the U.S. Code that govern a

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HR 7634 would change federal law to add new restrictions on who can serve as a federal judge based on their nationality or citizenship status. The bill, introduced by Rep. Pete Stauber, aims to modify the eligibility requirements in the U.S. Code that govern appointments to the federal judiciary, though the specific nationality limitations are not detailed in the available summary.

Bill Number: 7634
Introduced: 2/20/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Title: Judicial Loyalty Act of 2026
Bill Number: 7634
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced: 2/20/2026
Summary: HR 7634 would change federal law to add new restrictions on who can serve as a federal judge based on their nationality or citizenship status. The bill, introduced by Rep. Pete Stauber, aims to modify the eligibility requirements in the U.S. Code that govern appointments to the federal judiciary, th

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

HR 7634 would change federal law to add new restrictions on who can serve as a federal judge based on their nationality or citizenship status. The bill, introduced by Rep. Pete Stauber, aims to modify the eligibility requirements in the U.S. Code that govern appointments to the federal judiciary, though the specific nationality limitations are not detailed in the available summary.

Last updated: 2/23/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Would establish new nationality-based requirements for individuals seeking to become federal judges in the United States
Applies to all federal judicial appointments governed under Title 28 of the U.S. Code, potentially affecting district courts, appeals courts, and specialized federal courts
Currently has no cosponsors and has only been referred to the House Judiciary Committee with no further action taken
The exact nature of the nationality limitations (such as requiring U.S.-born citizenship versus naturalized citizenship) is not specified in the public summary

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily affect the pool of qualified individuals eligible for federal judgeships, potentially excluding naturalized U.S. citizens or dual nationals from judicial service. For everyday Americans, this could influence the diversity and composition of the federal courts that decide cases affecting civil rights, criminal justice, business disputes, and constitutional matters. The practical impact would depend heavily on the specific nationality restrictions outlined in the bill's text.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7634, 119th Congress (2026). "Judicial Loyalty Act of 2026". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7634

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