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As someone living in Poland for the last 18 years, this news disturbs me. It’s not just me because there are millions of American expats all over the world. Taking away American citizenship because you have a passport in another country does not mean you should no longer be an American. This new bill proposal is unconstitutional. Senator Bernie Moreno (R-OH) released a proposal this week that, if passed, would strip U.S. citizenship from Americans who hold a second passport. The bill, S.3283 titled Exclusive Citizenship Act of 2025, has been referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Martha McDevitt-Pugh, Chair of Democrats Abroad, strongly condemns Moreno’s bill: “Dual citizenship is not a threat - it’s an asset that reflects the reality of an interconnected world where Americans live, work, serve, and advocate for U.S. interests on a global scale. Questioning loyalty because a citizen possesses another passport is not just wrong; it’s an attack on the millions of Americans whose lives span borders and who contribute every day to the strength of the United States. The Fourteenth Amendment guarantees that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens, and the Supreme Court has repeatedly affirmed that this citizenship cannot be taken away by the government as a punishment or policy choice. In Afroyim v. Rusk and Vance v Terrazas, the Court made clear that the only way someone can lose U.S. citizenship is if they voluntarily choose to relinquish it. Congress cannot overrule the Constitution by statute, and this bill would collapse immediately under judicial review. Beyond being unconstitutional, the bill relies on a false and dangerous narrative about dual citizens. Millions of Americans hold dual nationality, many from birth, many through marriage, parentage, or living abroad for work or service. These Americans include service members, diplomats, aid workers, business leaders, and families who represent the United States around the world. They do not have “divided loyalty”; they have deep global ties that strengthen America’s influence, economy, and security. This bill is unconstitutional on its face, misguided in its assumptions, and harmful to the global American community. Congress must reject it outright.” Source-Democrats Abroad. It doesn’t matter what party you belong to; it could affect all American expats. Call or email your representatives and tell them your objection to S. 3283