Rep. Nancy Mace has introduced a joint resolution requiring members of Congress, federal judges, and Senate-confirmed officials to meet the natural-born citizenship standard already mandated for the presidency and vice presidency. The legislation targets individuals who were not born on U.S. soil but have held elected or appointed federal positions while asserting loyalty to foreign nations over America.

Mace specifically highlighted progressive representatives Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., Shri Thanedar, and Pramila Jayapal in her announcement. Omar, born in Somalia, became a naturalized citizen in 2000; Thanedar, the Michigan representative born in India, moved to the U.S. at age 25; and Jayapal, born in India. Mace stated: “Ilhan Omar is just one of many foreign-born members of this government who have made clear, time and again, their loyalty is not here.”

The resolution, introduced Wednesday by Mace, argues that federal officials “writing America’s laws, confirming America’s judges, and representing America on the world stage” must prioritize “America. Not any other country.” Mace emphasized that allowing foreign-born members to hold seats while declaring allegiance to nations beyond America has been a long-standing issue requiring constitutional correction.

The proposal would effectively unseat multiple members of Congress if passed by both chambers. Current data shows 26 House members and six Senate members were born outside the U.S., including Democrats like Ilhan Omar, Shri Thanedar, and Pramila Jayapal. Rep. Andy Ogles has publicly endorsed similar measures, stating he would “absolutely” support banning foreign-born individuals from serving as judges or in Congress.

Mace insists the amendment closes a critical gap in U.S. constitutional law, ensuring officials uphold American loyalty above all else.