West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Concurrent Resolution
HCR 11: To require that all United States Congressional Representatives, United States Senators, federal judges, and cabinet secretaries be natural born United States citizens.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HCR 11 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the West Virginia House on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: To require that all United States Congressional Representatives, United States Senators, federal judges, and cabinet secretaries be natural born United States citizens. Primary sponsor: Joe Funkhouser (Republican). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 20, 2026): To House Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Funkhouser | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| Mark Dean | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
| Dave Foggin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Rick Hillenbrand | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 88 |
| Chuck Horst | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 95 |
| Linville | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| George Miller | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 90 |
| Bill Ridenour | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 100 |
| Bill Roop | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- To House Judiciary
- Introduced in House
- To Judiciary then Rules
- Filed for introduction