"The proposed bill, if it ever became law, would effectively force Americans to choose between their American passport and any foreign citizenship. Understandably it sparked shockwaves among US passport holders living in Europe and around the world. While many have dismissed the bill as fanciful, publicity-seeking and against the constitutionpointing out it could never pass given how many people it would impact,"
"The survey revealed that almost half of respondents, (72 out of 146), would give up their US citizenship if forced to choose. However, most expressed sadness at the decision. The reasons given ranged from political and social alienation from the US to a preference for European lifestyle and infrastructure. Broad political disillusionment with the direction of US politics underpinned the reasoning of many respondents. For some, this culminated in the shaking of their American identity."
Republican Senator Bernie Moreno introduced the 'Exclusive Citizenship Act of 2025' to the US Senate proposing to force Americans to choose between a US passport and any foreign citizenship. The proposal sparked shockwaves among US passport holders abroad and faced criticism as fanciful, publicity-seeking and likely unconstitutional given its vast impact. A survey of Americans living in Europe found that 72 of 146 respondents would relinquish US citizenship if compelled to choose, with many expressing sadness. Respondents cited political and social alienation, fears for safety, preference for European lifestyle and infrastructure, and an erosion of American identity.
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