Foreign-Born Reps Slam Ban on Migrant Federal Jobs

Mace announced her initiative this week via social media, specifically naming three Democratic colleagues: Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, Shri Thanedar of Michigan, and Pramila Jayapal of Washington State. All three were born outside the United States and are naturalized American citizens. Mace argued that “all making clear every single day their loyalty is not to America,” asserting that those who write America’s laws should have undivided allegiance to the nation.

The resolution drew immediate condemnation from affected Democratic members. Jayapal, born in Chennai, India, characterized the measure as “xenophobic” and called upon colleagues—Republican and Democratic alike—to reject it. She described her naturalization ceremony as profoundly meaningful, defending her commitment to the country.

Raja Krishnamoorthi, an Illinois Democrat born in New Delhi, released a video message denouncing Mace’s proposal as both immoral and fundamentally un-American. Thanedar took a more sarcastic approach, introducing a counter-resolution on social media while suggesting Mace address personal matters before attacking naturalized citizens.

Omar, the Somali-born Minnesota representative, has not yet issued a public statement on the resolution.

Mace’s proposal would require approval from Congress by a two-thirds supermajority in both chambers before advancing to state ratification, where three-fourths of states would need to approve it for inclusion in the Constitution. Current data shows 26 House members were foreign-born—19 Democrats and seven Republicans—alongside six senators (four Democrats and two Republicans) born outside American territory.

The amendment faces formidable constitutional obstacles, making passage unlikely in the near term, despite the ongoing debate over national loyalty among elected officials.

With information from Breitbart News