Summary
A proposed bill from Republican Senator Bernie Moreno aims to end dual citizenship in the U.S. If the bill becomes law, people with dual citizenship, including celebrities and political figures, would need to choose between their U.S. citizenship and their foreign citizenship. The proposal may face legal challenges due to existing constitutional protections for dual citizenship.
Key Facts
- Senator Bernie Moreno has proposed a bill called the Exclusive Citizenship Act of 2025.
- The bill seeks to eliminate dual citizenship in the United States.
- If passed, individuals with dual citizenship would have to renounce foreign citizenship or U.S. citizenship within one year.
- First Lady Melania Trump and her son Barron, who hold dual U.S.-Slovenian citizenship, are among those affected.
- Several celebrities also have dual citizenship, including Tom Hanks, Ryan Reynolds, and Salma Hayek.
- The U.S. Constitution and past court cases like Afroyim v. Rusk protect the right to dual citizenship, suggesting the bill might face legal challenges.
