Disqualifying Dual Loyalty Act

Summary#

The bill would bar any person who is a national of a country other than the United States from being elected to the office of Representative or Senator. The rule applies "without regard to whether that person is a United States national," so dual nationals would be disqualified from election under the bill text. The bill was introduced in the House on October 24, 2025 and was referred to the Committee on House Administration. Sponsors listed in the provided material include Representatives Randy Fine, Anna Paulina Luna, Cory Mills, Andy Harris, Pat Harrigan, Abraham Hamadeh, Diana Harshbarger, Keith Self, Clay Fuller, Gus Bilirakis, and Andy Biggs.

What it means for you#

  • If you are a national of any country besides the United States, this bill would make you ineligible to be elected to the House of Representatives or the Senate.
  • The bill text says this applies even if a person is also a United States national (dual citizenship).
  • The provided material does not include details about how this would be enforced, whether it would affect current members, or how candidate qualifications would be checked. No publicly available information.

Expenses#

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Proponents' View#

Sponsors are listed in the provided material, but the provided material does not include statements of their reasons or arguments in support. No publicly available information about proponents' stated views in the provided material.

Opponents' View#

The provided material does not include statements opposing the bill or summaries of objections. No publicly available information about opponents' views in the provided material.