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Rep. Mace Proposes Barring Naturalized Lawmakers, Sparks Xenophobia Outcry

5/21/2026

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Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) introduced a resolution to bar naturalized citizens from Congress and the Senate.
Twenty-six House members and six senators are naturalized citizens.
Mace said the amendment would add the natural-born requirement for the President and Vice President.
Democratic Representatives Ilhan Omar (D-MN), Shri Thanedar (D-MI) and Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) called the proposal xenophobic and racist and Thanedar mocked Mace on media, accusing her of a drinking problem.

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Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) introduced a resolution to bar naturalized citizens from Congress and the Senate.
Twenty-six House members and six senators are naturalized citizens.
Mace said the amendment would add the natural-born requirement for the President and Vice President.
Democratic Representatives Ilhan Omar (D-MN), Shri Thanedar (D-MI) and Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) called the proposal xenophobic and racist and Thanedar mocked Mace on media, accusing her of a drinking problem.