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Ohio Sen. Bernie Moreno wants to get rid of dual citizenship in the United States.
Moreno introduced legislation that would require Americans to exclusively be U.S. citizens. Current law allows people to maintain citizenship with the United States and another country, provided that country permits it.
Moreno is originally from Colombia and immigrated to the United States with his family as a child. He became a U.S. citizen and renounced his Colombian citizenship when he turned 18.
“It was an honor to pledge an oath of allegiance to the United States of America and ONLY to the United States of America,” Moreno said in a statement. “Being an American citizen is an honor and a privilege − and if you want to be an American, it’s all or nothing.”
Citizens of two countries owe allegiance to both and must follow their laws, according to the State Department. Dual citizenship can make travel more efficient and allows people to own property or operate businesses in another country.
Moreno’s bill would give dual citizens a year to renounce either their U.S. or foreign citizenship. It says the current policy “may create conflicts of interest and divided loyalties.”
It remains to be seen whether the proposal has legs, but it could affect the White House if enacted. First Lady Melania Trump and Barron Trump hold citizenship in the United States and Slovenia, according to the New York Times.
State government reporter Haley BeMiller can be reached at hbemiller@gannett.com or @haleybemiller on X.
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