Doubts abound about proposed dual citizenship ban

Published January 23, 2026 5:25am ET



A bill that would make it illegal for Americans to be citizens of another country is causing anxiety for millions of dual citizens living in the United States and abroad. Introduced by Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-OH) on Dec. 1, 2025, the Exclusive Citizenship Act of 2025 seeks to establish that U.S. citizens “shall owe sole and exclusive allegiance to the United States.”

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