Voto Latino Calls Out “Dual Loyalty Disclosure Act” for Stigmatizing Bicultural Americans and Undermining Democracy

Washington, D.C. – Today, Voto Latino strongly condemns the introduction of the so-called Dual Loyalty Disclosure Act, introduced by Republican Representatives Thomas Massie, Marjorie Taylor Greene, and Clay Higgins. The bill would require any candidate for federal office who holds citizenship in another country to disclose their dual nationality in their official statement of candidacy.

“This bill, and the rhetoric surrounding it, send a chilling message to millions of bicultural Americans who have deep roots, families, and identities that span borders. It’s a thinly veiled attempt to question the patriotism and legitimacy of Latino candidates and public servants. Let’s be clear: this is about fear-mongering, not transparency.

At a time when Latino representation in public office is steadily increasing, this bill attempts to undermine that progress by injecting suspicion and xenophobia into the democratic process. Dual citizenship is not a disqualifier for patriotism or public service — it is a reflection of the multicultural, transnational fabric that defines the United States today.

Rep. Massie’s public comments have gone far beyond the legislative language. During a recent Fox News appearance, he asserted that dual citizens should not serve in the U.S. legislature altogether, calling on them to renounce their foreign citizenship. These statements not only reinforce a false narrative of divided loyalty — they also seek to stigmatize bicultural identity as something incompatible with public service.

Voto Latino calls on members of Congress to reject this divisive and unnecessary legislation and to focus instead on policies that strengthen democracy and inclusion — not weaken them.”

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Voto Latino is a civic advocacy organization dedicated to educating and empowering the next generation of Latino voters while working to build a more inclusive and representative democracy. Since its founding, Voto Latino has registered nearly two million voters. In 2024, the organization took legal action to protect voting rights, filing multiple lawsuits in Texas, Arizona, and North Carolina to safeguard access to the ballot ahead of the elections.