Condemning remarks made by Representative Delia Ramirez of Illinois declaring her allegiance to the Republic of Guatemala before the United States of America.

Summary

Adopts a non-binding preamble that highlights and criticizes a statement by Representative Delia Ramirez — quoted as saying, “I’m a proud Guatemalan before I’m an American” — and asserts that the remark raises questions about whether she prioritizes U.S. constituents. The text contains findings and intent language but does not create new legal requirements, authorize programs, appropriate funds, or set deadlines.

• The legislation is a non-binding preamble that criticizes a member's public statement about national identity.
• It quotes the member as saying, “I’m a proud Guatemalan before I’m an American,” and asserts that this raises concerns about prioritizing U.S. constituents.
• Contains findings and intent language but imposes no legal requirements, authorizations, appropriations, or deadlines.
• Does not change statutes, regulations, benefits, or funding.
• Functions as a symbolic or declarative statement by Congress rather than enforceable law.
• Primary impacts are reputational and political, affecting public discourse and perceptions of the member.
• No new obligations or costs are placed on federal, state, or local governments or private parties.
• May increase partisan or public debate over congressional representation and national identity.