Summary
Senator Bernie Moreno from Ohio has proposed a bill called the "Exclusive Citizenship Act of 2025" that would end dual citizenship for Americans. The bill requires Americans with dual citizenship to choose between their U.S. citizenship and any other citizenship they hold. If passed, this law could impact many Americans who currently hold dual citizenship.
Key Facts
- The bill aims to eliminate dual citizenship for U.S. citizens, requiring exclusive allegiance to the United States.
- It would require U.S. citizens with another nationality to renounce their foreign citizenship or U.S. citizenship.
- Failure to comply with the bill's requirements would result in the person losing their U.S. citizenship.
- The bill would need the Secretary of State to establish procedures and regulations for compliance.
- There is no registry of dual citizens, so the bill could affect between 500,000 to 5.7 million Americans.
- Senator Bernie Moreno, who introduced the bill, was born in Colombia but renounced his Colombian citizenship.
- The bill might impact public figures like First Lady Melania Trump, who holds dual citizenship with Slovenia.
- The bill could face legal challenges based on previous Supreme Court rulings recognizing dual citizenship.
