Senator Bernie Moreno Introduced Dual Citizenship Bill

The proposed S.3283 would require U.S. citizens to renounce foreign citizenship within one year of enactment.

Updated on Sept. 20, 2026 in Immigration

Bold flat-color editorial illustration of two stark geometric volumes balanced on a plinth, representing the policy choice of dual citizenship. — Senator Bernie Moreno introduced legislation on Monday that would require U.S. citizens to renounce any foreign nationality or face the voluntary relinquishment of their American citizenship. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Senator Bernie Moreno introduced S.3283 on December 1, 2025, proposing a mandate that would force U.S. citizens to choose between their American status and any foreign citizenship. Under the bill, individuals who do not renounce their second passport within one year would face the voluntary relinquishment of their U.S. citizenship.

Why it matters

The legislation aims to establish an all-or-nothing standard for American citizenship, departing from current State Department policy that allows dual nationality. Supporters argue citizenship is an exclusive privilege, while legal analysts warn the bill may face constitutional challenges regarding its proposed mechanisms for stripping citizenship.

The legislation, S.3283, would take effect 180 days after enactment and mandates a formal written renunciation of foreign or U.S. citizenship within one year. Currently, the State Department does not require citizens to choose between U.S. and foreign status.

The players

Bernie Moreno

A U.S. Senator from Ohio who serves as the primary sponsor of the proposed citizenship legislation.

Roger Marshall

A U.S. Senator who is the only listed co-sponsor of S.3283.

The details

The bill, co-sponsored by Senator Roger Marshall, would fundamentally alter the relationship between U.S. citizens and their dual nationality status. It requires those holding two passports to submit a written renunciation to maintain their American status, failing which the government would deem the U.S. citizenship voluntarily relinquished.

Senator Bernie Moreno introduced S.3283 on December 1, 2025.
Canada enacted Bill C-3 on December 15, 2025.
The proposed bill would take effect 180 days after enactment.
Citizens would have one year after enactment to renounce a foreign citizenship.

Political Context

The bill directly contradicts the long-standing State Department's current policy on dual citizenship, which currently permits American citizens to hold multiple passports. This proposal aligns with a shift toward stricter citizenship exclusivity, though critics argue it infringes on rights that existing federal statutes do not limit.

If enacted, the bill would force current dual citizens to choose between their American status and their foreign heritage within one year. This would change tax and travel obligations for millions of Americans who currently navigate global residency under the existing dual-nationality framework.

The takeaway

The bill represents a stark move to redefine American national identity as an exclusive commitment rather than a dual-natured status. Readers with international ties should monitor the status of the Senate Judiciary Committee hearings, as the bill would trigger significant changes to their legal standing if passed.