WASHINGTON —The Philippine Embassy on Friday advised Filipino Americans holding dual nationality on steps regarding their Philippine citizenship following the filing of a U.S. Senate bill that seeks to end dual citizenship.
The advisory came after Republican Senator Bernie Moreno introduced the “Exclusive Citizenship Act of 2025,” which proposes to require U.S. citizens to maintain sole allegiance to the United States and to forfeit any non-U.S. citizenship.
The Embassy clarified that the bill remains a proposal and has not been enacted into law. It noted that the legislation must undergo committee review, congressional debate, and other deliberations before lawmakers take final action.
The advisory highlighted that previous attempts in the United States to limit dual or multiple citizenship did not result in changes to existing law. It cited the 1952 U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Kawakita v. United States, which recognizes dual citizenship as a legal status allowing a person to exercise rights and bear responsibilities in two countries simultaneously.
The Embassy reminded Filipino Americans that renunciation of Philippine citizenship is an irreversible legal act under Philippine law. It encouraged individuals considering renunciation to fully understand the consequences and to verify the current status of any U.S. legislation before making decisions.
Further information and advisories will be issued if the U.S. Congress takes action on the Exclusive Citizenship Act of 2025.
