H.J.Res. 206 proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would require all members of Congress, specifically Representatives and Senators, to be natural born citizens of the United States. This means that only individuals who were citizens at birth would be eligible to serve in these legislative positions.
Supporters of H.J.Res. 206 argue that this amendment would help ensure that all members of Congress have a strong allegiance to the United States, reinforcing the idea that only those with a deep-rooted connection to the country should hold such significant positions of power. Proponents believe this could enhance national security and public trust in government.
Critics of H.J.Res. 206 contend that the amendment is unnecessary and could be seen as discriminatory. They argue that it undermines the values of inclusivity and representation in democracy, potentially excluding qualified individuals who have contributed to the country but were not born citizens. Some also view it as a politically motivated move that distracts from more pressing legislative issues.
The analysis of H.J.Res. 206, which proposes an amendment to require that any Representative or Senator be a natural born citizen, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the bill's subject matter and the sponsor Scott Perry's top donor industries. The lobbying activity in this policy area includes significant contributions from various corporations, such as Cormedix Inc. ($220,000) and the Telecommunications Industry Association ($70,000). However, these contributions do not directly relate to the constitutional amendment concerning citizenship requirements for legislators. As such, there are minimal concerns regarding conflicts of interest stemming from the sponsor's financial backers. Voters should be aware that while lobbying influences exist, they do not appear to intersect with the intent of this particular bill.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CORMEDIX INC. | CORMEDIX INC. | $220,000 |
| BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE | BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE | $180,000 |
| TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION | TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION | $70,000 |
| TERRANOVA INC | FRONTERA GROUP | $30,000 |
| POSEIDON AEROSPACE | FRONTERA GROUP | $30,000 |
| OBSIDIA SEMICONDUCTORS | FRONTERA GROUP | $20,000 |
| SAALEX CORPORATION | FRONTERA GROUP | $20,000 |
| HERTHA METALS | FRONTERA GROUP | $15,000 |
| MN8 ENERGY LLC | MN8 ENERGY LLC | $15,000 |
| RISK AND INSURANCE MANAGEMENT SOCIETY | MCINTYRE & LEMON, PLLC | $10,000 |
| VERMONT CAPTIVE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION | MCINTYRE & LEMON, PLLC | $8,000 |
| AMERICAN TRAILER MANUFACTURERS COALITION | WILEY REIN LLP | undisclosed |
| UNCAC COALITION | UNCAC COALITION | undisclosed |
| CFA INSTITUTE | CFA INSTITUTE | undisclosed |
| UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA STUDENT ASSOCIATION | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA STUDENT ASSOCIATION | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Scott Perry, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
