Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring Members of Congress to demonstrate competence in American civics.

H.J. Res. 146 proposes a constitutional amendment requiring all U.S. Representatives and Senators to pass a standardized civics exam on the U.S. government system before taking office. The amendment would mandate Congress to create a free, publicly accessible exam every ten years (aligned with census cycles), with questions and answers published in official records. It requires members to demonstrate competence either before election/appointment or within a set timeframe afterward, allowing alternative approved methods if needed. The amendment also grants Congress authority to enforce this rule through legislation that bypasses presidential approval.