Require citizens to provide proof of citizenship before they can leave the country.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Oath of Exit Act?
The Oath of Exit Act is stalled in the House Committee on Armed Services where it has seen no action since May 28, 2025. Members of the committee must choose to hold a vote for the bill to move forward, but most bills in Congress never receive a committee vote. This lack of action is the standard way that most legislative proposals end.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Oath of Exit Act (H.R. 3640 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 2896 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 2896 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Brian Mast (R-FL)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.