The Disqualifying Dual Loyalty Act of 2025 (H.R. 5817) is a bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on October 24, 2025, by Representative Randy Fine (R-FL-6). The bill seeks to prohibit individuals who hold citizenship in any foreign country from being elected to the U.S. Congress, regardless of whether they are also U.S. nationals. Specifically, it states that no person who is a national of any country other than the United States may be elected to the office of Representative or Senator. The bill was referred to the House Committee on House Administration on the day it was introduced.
Supporters of H.R. 5817 argue that the bill is essential for ensuring that members of Congress have undivided loyalty to the United States. They contend that holding dual citizenship could lead to conflicts of interest and question the allegiance of elected officials. Proponents believe that this legislation will strengthen national security and public trust in governmental institutions by ensuring that lawmakers are solely committed to the interests of the United States.
Critics of the Disqualifying Dual Loyalty Act of 2025 express concerns that the bill may unfairly discriminate against naturalized citizens who maintain dual citizenship for personal or cultural reasons. They argue that holding dual citizenship does not inherently compromise an individual's loyalty to the United States and that the bill could discourage qualified individuals from seeking public office. Opponents also raise questions about the bill's constitutionality and its potential to infringe upon the rights of citizens who have fulfilled all other requirements to serve in Congress.
