Rep. Ilhan Omar Responds to Proposed GOP Resolution

Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., expressed indifference when queried about the GOP’s resolution against foreign-born individuals serving in Congress. She remarked, “Good luck to her,” in reference to the legislation.

Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., proposed a constitutional amendment on Wednesday, aiming to ensure that only natural-born citizens can serve as members of Congress, federal judges, or Senate-confirmed officers. This proposal aligns with existing requirements for the presidency and vice presidency in the U.S.

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Mace highlighted Omar as one of the targets in her announcement on X, noting her birth in Somalia before becoming a naturalized citizen in 2000. Mace also named Shri Thanedar and Pramila Jayapal as foreign-born officials currently serving in Congress. She expressed concern about their loyalties, saying, “All born in foreign countries, none were citizens by birth. All sitting in the United States Congress. All making clear every single day their loyalty is not to America.” Currently, Congress counts 26 members who are not natural-born citizens, including 19 Democrats and seven Republicans.

Omar remains unconcerned about the resolution’s potential progression. Mace stated, “If you hold power in the American government, you should be a natural-born American citizen. We see it every day.” The amendment process poses challenges, requiring approval by two-thirds of both the House and Senate and ratification by three-fourths of states. Thus far, the proposal lacks substantial GOP support.

Omar also addressed Rep. Randy Fine’s “Disqualifying Dual Loyalty Act,” which demands members relinquish foreign citizenship to serve in Congress. Fine insists, “This bill ensures that the people making laws for our citizens are themselves fully committed to our country.” However, the legislation has not advanced significantly within Congress.

Hannah Brennan, a Digital Production Assistant on Fox News’s Politics team, authored the article. Brennan previously interned with the Aspen Daily News, reporting on local and nationally significant events. She earned her degree from the University of Colorado Boulder with high distinction in December 2025.