Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026

Sponsored byRep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]TX· Introduced 15 janvier 2026

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Received in the Senate.

2 avril 2026·3 months ago

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Reported to House · Updated 24 mars 2026

Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026

This bill authorizes the President to prohibit the entry of a vessel into the United States if the vessel has transited any U.S. port, harbor, or marine terminal that has been nationalized or expropriated (e.g., seized) by a Western Hemisphere country that has a free trade agreement with the United States.

Under the bill, the President may prohibit the entry and operation of a vessel if it has called at any port, harbor, or marine terminal that was owned, held, or controlled by a U.S. entity or individual, but has been nationalized or expropriated by the government of a country that is located in the Western Hemisphere and has a free trade agreement in effect with the United States.

The prohibition ends when the President determines that (1) the applicable country has restored ownership of the property that had been nationalized or expropriated, (2) the applicable country has provided mutually acceptable compensation for the nationalized or expropriated property, (3) the conditions for the prohibition are no longer satisfied, or (4) the dispute has been otherwise resolved to the satisfaction of the President.

The bill permits certain foreign vessels that are otherwise prohibited from entering the United States under this bill or current law to enter if the vessel is experiencing an emergency (involving the vessel or an individual on the vessel) and in certain instances where access to a covered facility was granted by a U.S. property owner.

Timeline

20 actions

Received in the Senate.
2 avril 2026 · IntroReferral
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
27 mars 2026 · Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
27 mars 2026 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 247 - 164 (Roll no. 105).
27 mars 2026 · Floor
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8029, H. Res. 1128, H.R. 5103 and H.R. 7084. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8029, H. Res. 1128, H.R. 5103, and H.R. 7084 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 8029, H.R. 5103, and H.R. 7084.
27 mars 2026 · Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1131. (consideration: CR H2782-2788)
27 mars 2026 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7084.
27 mars 2026 · Floor
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 247 - 164 (Roll no. 105). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2783)
27 mars 2026 · Floor
Rule H. Res. 1131 passed House.
25 mars 2026 · Floor
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1131 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8029, H. Res. 1128, H.R. 5103 and H.R. 7084. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8029, H. Res. 1128, H.R. 5103, and H.R. 7084 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 8029, H.R. 5103, and H.R. 7084.
24 mars 2026 · Floor
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-563.
20 mars 2026 · Committee
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 484.
20 mars 2026 · Calendars
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-563.
20 mars 2026 · Committee
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 22.
21 janvier 2026 · Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
21 janvier 2026 · Committee
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Discharged
21 janvier 2026 · Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
16 janvier 2026 · Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
15 janvier 2026 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
15 janvier 2026 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
15 janvier 2026 · IntroReferral

Sponsorship

7 cosponsors

Sponsor

Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]TX

Cosponsors

Democrat229%
Republican571%

Republican:Rep. Strong, Dale W. [R-AL-5]AL
Republican:Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1]AL
Republican:Rep. McGuire, John J. [R-VA-5]VA
Democrat:Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7]AL
Republican:Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1]KS
Democrat:Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24]CA
Republican:Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11]NC

Classification

Policy area

Transportation and Public Works

Legislative subjects

Free trade and trade barriersMarine and inland water transportationNavigation, waterways, harborsPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsProperty rights

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Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
House · Standing
- Referred To15 Jan 2026
- Discharged from21 Jan 2026
- Markup By21 Jan 2026
- Reported By20 Mar 2026
- Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee
  - Referred to16 Jan 2026

Reports

H. Rept. 119-563

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HAMDT 173Agreed
27 mars 2026

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