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Condemning remarks made by Representative Delia Ramirez of Illinois declaring her allegiance to the Republic of Guatemala before the United States of America.
Condemning remarks made by Representative Delia Ramirez of Illinois declaring her allegiance to the Republic of Guatemala before the United States of America.
Summary
This resolution condemns remarks made by Representative Delia Ramirez of Illinois in which she declared "I'm a proud Guatemalan before I'm an American." The resolution notes that members of Congress take an oath to defend the Constitution and are elected to represent their U.S. constituents, not foreign nations. It states that Ramirez's comments have cast doubt on whether she prioritizes her constituents' interests over those of Guatemala. The resolution affirms that the House of Representatives' allegiance is to put American citizens' interests before those of other nations. The resolution expresses condemnation of comments that prioritize foreign nations' interests above those of the United States.
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Sponsor (1)
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Top reported contributors to Earl L. "Buddy" Carter’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.
- NULL $80,924
- INTERNATIONAL AUTO LOGISTICS $7,500
- SAVANNAH PILOTS ASSOC $6,600
- HENNESSY AUTOMOBILE COMPANIES $6,600
- SADOWSKI CO $6,600
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Actions (2)
- Aug 12, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Ethics. · house
- Aug 12, 2025 Submitted in House
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
August 12, 2025
Mr. Carter of Georgia submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Ethics
RESOLUTION
Condemning remarks made by Representative Delia Ramirez of Illinois declaring her allegiance to the Republic of Guatemala before the United States of America.
Whereas Representative Delia Ramirez of Illinois declared “I’m a proud Guatemalan before I’m an American”; Whereas members of Congress are elected to represent constituents residing in their district in the United States of America, not foreign nations; Whereas Americans place their trust in elected members of Congress to represent their interests in the Federal Government; Whereas members of Congress take an oath to “support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same”; and Whereas Representative Ramirez’s comments have cast doubt on whether she puts the interests of her constituents before those of the people of the Republic of Guatemala: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) condemns the anti-American comments made by Representative Delia Ramirez of Illinois;
(2) affirms its allegiance to always put the interests of American citizens before those of other nations;
(3) condemns comments that put the interests of foreign nations above those of the United States; and
(4) affirms its commitment to always put the safety, prosperity, and overall well-being of the American people first before those of other nations. <all>
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