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Senator's Act Aims to End Dual Citizenship Amid Passport Decline

1/14/2026

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Moreno Proposes Citizenship Act

Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) introduced the Exclusive Citizenship Act to bar Americans from holding dual citizenship.
The Henley Passport Index ranks the United States 10th, down from 4th, with 179 visa-free destinations, and seven destinations lost in the past year.
The proposed U.S. Customs plan could require extensive personal data from travelers and curb visa-free travel.

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Passport Power Rankings

Singapore remains the world's most powerful passport, with visa-free access to 192 destinations per the 2026 Henley Passport Index.
The United States ranks 10th and has lost seven destinations in the past year.
The United Arab Emirates rises to fifth place after adding 149 visa-free destinations since 2006.
The index shows a growing mobility gap, with the strongest and weakest passports separated by 168 destinations in 2026.

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Moreno Proposes Citizenship Act

Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) introduced the Exclusive Citizenship Act to bar Americans from holding dual citizenship.
The Henley Passport Index ranks the United States 10th, down from 4th, with 179 visa-free destinations, and seven destinations lost in the past year.
The proposed U.S. Customs plan could require extensive personal data from travelers and curb visa-free travel.

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