‘Literal Foreign Interference’ GOP Officials Push Congressional Dual Citizenship Ban
House Republicans are advocating for a ban on dual citizens serving in Congress, arguing that holding citizenship in another country creates divided loyalties. Lawmakers such as Rep. Randy Fine and Rep. Andy Harris claim dual citizenship constitutes foreign interference and undermines allegiance to the United States. Proposed legislation, including the Exclusive Citizenship Act, would require members to renounce foreign citizenship or disclose their status.
- ▪Rep. Randy Fine argued that pledging allegiance to another country conflicts with serving in the U.S. Congress.
- ▪Rep. Andy Harris stated that serving in Congress requires a single, unwavering allegiance to the United States.
- ▪Rep. Thomas Massie introduced legislation requiring disclosure of foreign citizenships by members of Congress.
- ▪Sen. Bernie Moreno introduced the Exclusive Citizenship Act, which would require lawmakers to renounce dual citizenship.
- ▪Republican candidates Brandon Herrera and Anthony Sabatini support the ban, citing concerns over loyalty to the U.S.
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Home - Political News - ‘Literal Foreign Interference’ GOP Officials Push Congressional Dual Citizenship Ban NEWS ‘Literal Foreign Interference’ GOP Officials Push Congressional Dual Citizenship Ban Pedro Rodriguez • May 4, 2026 Print (function(){var t=document.querySelector(".wp-block-kadence-dynamichtml"),s=document.currentScript.previousElementSibling;if(t&&s){if("prepend"==="before_element")t.parentNode.insertBefore(s,t);else if("prepend"==="after_element")t.parentNode.insertBefore(s,t.nextSibling);else if("prepend"==="prepend"||"prepend"==="inside_first_child")t.insertBefore(s,t.firstChild);else t.appendChild(s);}})(); House Republicans are renewing a push to enact legislation that would bar dual citizens from serving in Congress, arguing the measure would ensure lawmakers pledge…
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