According to Fox News Digital, Moreno plans to introduce the Exclusive Citizenship Act of 2025 on Monday. Under the proposed law, Americans who already hold citizenship in another country would be forced to choose between the U.S. and their foreign nationality. Similarly, any U.S. citizen seeking citizenship abroad in the future would automatically forfeit their U.S. citizenship.
Moreno, who was born in Colombia but later renounced his Colombian citizenship, said in a statement,
“One of the greatest honors of my life was becoming an American citizen at 18. It was an honor to pledge an Oath of Allegiance to the United States of America — and only to the United States. Being an American is all or nothing. It’s time to end dual citizenship for good.”
The bill is framed as a measure to protect U.S. interests, citing concerns that holding dual citizenship could create “conflicts of interest and divided loyalties.” Currently, U.S. law allows Americans to hold multiple citizenships without needing to renounce any. Moreno’s legislation would require affected citizens to notify either the Secretary of State to renounce foreign citizenship or inform the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) if they intend to renounce their U.S. citizenship.
Noncompliance within one year of the law’s enactment would automatically result in loss of U.S. citizenship. The DHS and the Attorney General would be responsible for maintaining records of individuals who relinquish U.S. citizenship and treating them as aliens under immigration laws.
The move is part of a broader political push under the Trump administration to tighten immigration and citizenship laws, though previous attempts to dismantle dual-citizenship rights have faced legal challenges. Experts note Moreno’s bill may encounter court scrutiny, as the U.S. Supreme Court has consistently upheld dual citizenship rights since decisions made in the 1950s.
Nigerians and other foreign nationals living in the U.S. are closely watching the development, as the law, if passed, could force them to choose between their adopted and native countries, affecting residency, business, and personal freedoms.
