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FIRST ON FOX: A Republican senator is calling for an end to dual citizenship, aiming to establish a requirement for citizens to show exclusive allegiance to the United States.
Senator Bernie Moreno from Ohio is set to introduce new legislation this Monday. This proposed law would compel any U.S. citizen with foreign citizenship to make a choice between their home country and the United States. Additionally, it mandates that any U.S. citizen seeking foreign citizenship in the future would have to renounce their U.S. citizenship.
Moreno, who immigrated from Colombia and became an American citizen at 18, expressed his views in a statement. He remarked, “One of the greatest honors of my life was when I became an American citizen. It was an honor to pledge an Oath of Allegiance to the United States of America and only to the United States of America. Being an American citizen is a privilege — and if you want to be an American — it’s all or nothing. It’s time to end dual citizenship for good.”
Moreno’s initiative aligns with the wider agenda of the Trump administration, which has focused on stringent immigration policies. It is worth noting that this is not the first time a legislator has sought to alter the dual citizenship laws in the U.S.
Under current regulations, Americans can maintain citizenship in both the U.S. and another country without having to select one allegiance over the other. Moreno’s proposed legislation, known as the Exclusive Citizenship Act of 2025, aims to address what he describes as conflicts of interest and divided loyalties stemming from dual citizenship.
This legislative proposal plans to reform existing immigration laws, requiring dual citizens to make a definitive choice between their U.S. citizenship and their foreign allegiance.
Furthermore, the legislation will necessitate the State Department and the Department of Homeland Security to establish databases and regulations to enforce the forthcoming changes in citizenship law.
As part of the proposed legislation, U.S. citizens who currently hold dual citizenship will have a one-year window after the law’s enactment. They will need to either contact the Secretary of State to renounce their foreign citizenship or inform the Department of Homeland Security of their intent to renounce their U.S. citizenship.
Failure to comply within the designated time frame will result in individuals automatically losing their U.S. citizenship.
Moreover, for those who voluntarily or involuntarily relinquish their U.S. citizenship, the bill mandates that the DHS and the Attorney General ensure these individuals are documented in federal systems and treated as aliens under immigration laws.
This isn’t the first instance of legislative efforts aimed at revoking dual citizenship in the U.S. Recently, Republican members of the House have sought to require any colleague with foreign citizenship to disclose it on their candidacy statements or completely prohibit individuals with dual citizenship from serving in Congress.
In previous discussions related to the topic, President Donald Trump has also made pushes to end birthright citizenship. This effort has faced legal challenges and remains unresolved within the courts. However, the administration has yet to take a clear stance on the issue of dual citizenship.
As Moreno moves forward with this legislative proposal, he may encounter potential legal challenges. The Supreme Court addressed dual citizenship questions in the 1950s, upholding a ruling that has persisted over the years.
The implications of Moreno’s proposal are far-reaching and underscore a growing concern within certain political circles about loyalty and national allegiance in an increasingly globalized world.
As debates on immigration policy continue, this proposed legislation will likely spark extensive discussions on the nature of citizenship and the rights and responsibilities that accompany it.
Ultimately, the fate of dual citizenship in the United States could hinge on the outcomes of proposed bills like Moreno’s and the broader political context in which they are introduced.
