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U.S. Rep. Randy Fine is signaling a potential vote to expel Rep. Ilhan Omar from Congress as he simultaneously pushes new legislation aimed at banning dual citizenship for members of Congress. The Florida Republican said the effort to remove Omar could move forward depending on the outcome of ongoing inquiries into allegations tied to her past.
\n\u201cWe\u2019re waiting to get the data on the brother marriage thing, which I think is coming,\u201d Fine said during an interview. \u201cIf it turns out that that is actually the reality, will there be a vote on the floor to expel this woman from Congress? Absolutely,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Fine\u2019s comments come as he introduces the \u201cDisqualifying Dual Loyalty Act,\u201d a proposal that would require members of the House and Senate to hold allegiance only to the United States. He framed the legislation as part of a broader push to ensure that elected officials are fully committed to American interests.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThe bottom line is that you can\u2019t serve two masters,\u201d Fine said. \u201cIf you\u2019re going to serve in the United States Congress, you should serve America ONLY,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Supporters of the bill argue that dual citizenship presents a potential conflict of interest, particularly for lawmakers with access to classified information. Rep. Andy Harris said the concern extends beyond voting decisions to national security risks tied to sensitive intelligence.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s not just about the vote,\u201d Harris said. \u201cIt\u2019s about access to our national security secrets. They get to learn things that people from their home countries would never get to know,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Harris also pointed to the number of lawmakers born outside the United States, raising questions about whether all prior allegiances have been formally renounced. He said the issue is part of a broader effort to prioritize American interests within the federal government.<\/p>\n
Fine and Harris specifically cited Omar and another state-level lawmaker as examples of officials they believe may prioritize foreign interests. Fine argued that some Democrats have demonstrated that U.S. interests are not their top priority, though he did not provide specific evidence to support that claim.<\/p>\n
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The proposed legislation would apply to both chambers of Congress and would require lawmakers to relinquish any foreign citizenship to remain in office. However, the measure faces significant obstacles in the Senate, where Democrats hold control and have shown little interest in advancing similar proposals.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Senate will never, ever pass it,\u201d Harris said. \u201cBut we want to get it done [\u2026] it\u2019s about Americans first,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
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Despite those challenges, Fine said introducing the bill is part of a longer-term effort to reshape standards for holding federal office. He said the goal is to \u201cweed out\u201d individuals with divided loyalties and reinforce public trust in Congress.<\/p>\n
The renewed focus on Omar, combined with the legislative push, signals an escalating political battle over loyalty, eligibility and national security within Congress. Any move toward an expulsion vote would require a two-thirds majority in the House, a threshold that is difficult to achieve and rarely met.<\/p>\n
No formal expulsion proceedings have been scheduled, and it remains unclear whether Fine\u2019s effort will gain enough support to move forward. The situation continues to develop as lawmakers weigh both the allegations and the broader implications of the proposed legislation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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