S. 3283: Exclusive Citizenship Act of 2025

This bill, titled the Exclusive Citizenship Act of 2025, aims to establish that U.S. citizens must have exclusive allegiance to the United States, effectively prohibiting dual or multiple citizenships. Here’s a breakdown of the main provisions:

Key Provisions:

• Title: The bill is referred to as the "Exclusive Citizenship Act of 2025."
• Findings: The Congress states that:
  • National citizenship should involve undivided allegiance.
  • The current laws allow U.S. citizens to hold other citizenships, which may lead to conflicts of interest.
  • It is deemed in the national interest to ensure that U.S. citizenship is held exclusively.
• Definitions:
  • "Foreign citizenship" is defined as any status that grants nationality or requires allegiance to another country.
  • Terms related to immigration are based on existing laws as defined in the Immigration and Nationality Act.
• Prohibition on Dual or Multiple Citizenship:
  1. Individual Eligibility: Individuals cannot be citizens of the U.S. while simultaneously possessing any foreign citizenship.
  2. Acquisition of Foreign Citizenship: If a U.S. citizen voluntarily acquires citizenship in another country after the enactment of this bill, they would automatically lose their U.S. citizenship.
  3. Current Dual Citizens:
     • Those with dual nationality must declare their choice within one year of the bill's passage:
       • If they wish to retain U.S. citizenship, they must renounce their foreign citizenship.
       • If they choose to retain their foreign citizenship, they must renounce their U.S. citizenship.
     • If an individual fails to comply within the specified timeframe, they will be considered to have voluntarily relinquished their U.S. citizenship.
• Effective Date: The provisions prohibiting dual citizenship will take effect 180 days after the bill is enacted.
• Administration and Enforcement:
  • The Secretary of State is tasked with creating regulations for handling citizenship declarations and maintaining records within 180 days after the bill's enactment.
  • The Secretary of Homeland Security will coordinate to ensure individuals relinquishing citizenship are properly recorded and treated as non-citizens under immigration laws.
  • A notification regarding the new requirements will be published in the Federal Register.

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