A senator wants to force Americans to choose a single passport, ending the double life for millions. Republican Bernie Moreno of Ohio floats a bill called the Exclusive Citizenship Act, demanding sole loyalty to the United States. This proposal would outlaw dual nationality, forcing citizens to pick one country and renounce all others.
Current policy allows people to hold both American and foreign citizenship without penalty. The proposed law would dismantle that flexibility, creating a binary ultimatum. Individuals would need to formally drop their foreign status to keep their U.S. passport, or automatically lose American citizenship if they retain or acquire another.
The legislation would start a one-year decision period for affected individuals upon passage. Any future attempt to gain foreign nationality would instantly revoke U.S. status. The move aligns the country with a small group of nations prohibiting dual citizenship.
Travelers and expatriate communities are alarmed by the potential change. Legal experts anticipate fierce constitutional challenges if the bill advances. The proposal fundamentally redefines national allegiance, impacting countless families with roots in multiple countries.
Current policy allows people to hold both American and foreign citizenship without penalty. The proposed law would dismantle that flexibility, creating a binary ultimatum. Individuals would need to formally drop their foreign status to keep their U.S. passport, or automatically lose American citizenship if they retain or acquire another.
The legislation would start a one-year decision period for affected individuals upon passage. Any future attempt to gain foreign nationality would instantly revoke U.S. status. The move aligns the country with a small group of nations prohibiting dual citizenship.
Travelers and expatriate communities are alarmed by the potential change. Legal experts anticipate fierce constitutional challenges if the bill advances. The proposal fundamentally redefines national allegiance, impacting countless families with roots in multiple countries.
