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“You can’t serve two masters.”

He argued that members of Congress should maintain singular national loyalty while serving in positions involving sensitive government authority and intelligence access.

The legislation immediately triggered fierce debate about:

constitutional protections
immigration identity
patriotism
citizenship rights
equal treatment under law
The National Security Argument
Rep. Andy Harris and other supporters of the proposal framed the issue primarily as one involving national security.

Their argument centers on concerns that lawmakers with foreign citizenship status may potentially face:

divided loyalties
intelligence vulnerabilities
conflicts of interest
Harris reportedly emphasized that members of Congress gain access to sensitive national security information unavailable to foreign governments.

“It’s not just about the vote,” Harris reportedly said.
“It’s about access to our national security secrets.”

Supporters argue that requiring exclusive U.S. citizenship would strengthen public trust and eliminate possible ambiguity surrounding allegiance.

However, critics strongly dispute the premise itself.

Critics Say the Proposal Targets Immigrant Lawmakers
Opponents of the legislation immediately accused supporters of unfairly targeting immigrant and minority lawmakers — particularly Ilhan Omar, one of the first Muslim women elected to Congress.

Critics argue the proposal creates a dangerous implication that naturalized Americans or immigrants are somehow less trustworthy than native-born citizens.

Civil rights advocates also note that:

dual citizenship is legal in the United States
millions of Americans hold dual citizenship
military personnel and public servants may legally maintain dual nationality
constitutional eligibility requirements for Congress are already clearly established
Some critics characterized the proposal as politically symbolic rather than practically necessary.

Others warned it could stigmatize immigrant communities by implying foreign-born Americans possess inherently divided loyalties.

Who Is Ilhan Omar?
Rep. Ilhan Omar has remained one of the most controversial and high-profile members of Congress since first being elected in 2018.

Born in Somalia, Omar immigrated to the United States as a refugee before eventually becoming a U.S. citizen.

She later rose to national prominence as:

one of the first Muslim women in Congress
a member of the progressive “Squad”
a vocal critic of Trump-era immigration policies
an outspoken advocate on foreign policy and social justice issues
Supporters view Omar as:

a symbol of immigrant success
a progressive reform voice
a defender of marginalized communities
Critics accuse her of:

controversial rhetoric on foreign policy
anti-Israel statements
divisive political messaging
prioritizing ideological activism over national unity
As a result, Omar frequently becomes a focal point in broader cultural and political conflicts.

Can Congress Expel a Member?
Yes — but expulsion is extremely rare.

The U.S. Constitution allows either chamber of Congress to expel a member with a two-thirds majority vote.

Historically, expulsions have generally involved: