Dual Loyalty Disclosure Act

# Dual Loyalty Disclosure Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Dual Loyalty Disclosure Act would require federal political candidates (those running for Congress, President, or other federal offices) who hold citizenship in countries other than the United States to publicly disclose this information. Candidates would need to list their non-U.S. citizenship when filing their official statement of candidacy—the standard form where candidates provide basic information and register their campaign committee. **Who It Affects and Current Status** This bill would primarily affect any candidate for federal office who is a U.S. citizen but also holds citizenship in another country.

The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) introduced the bill in the 119th Congress. The stated intent appears to be increasing transparency about candidates' citizenship ties, though the bill does not appear to prevent dual citizens from running for office—only require them to disclose it.