Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026
- Introduced Jan 15
- Committee Jan 15
- Passed House Mar 27
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Summary
Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026
Full summary4 paragraphs
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.
Library of Congress summary, Mar 20, 2026
- Reported to HouseMar 20, 2026
Actions
- SenateReceived in the Senate.Apr 2, 2026
- HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.Mar 27, 2026
- HousePassed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 247 - 164 (Roll no. 105).Mar 27, 2026
- HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 247 - 164 (Roll no. 105). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2783)Mar 27, 2026
- HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.Mar 27, 2026
- HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7084.Mar 27, 2026
- HouseRule 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.Mar 27, 2026
- HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1131. (consideration: CR H2782-2788)Mar 27, 2026
- HouseRule H. Res. 1131 passed House.Mar 25, 2026
- HouseRules 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.Mar 24, 2026
- HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-563.Mar 20, 2026
- HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 484.Mar 20, 2026
All actions18
- HouseSubcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation DischargedJan 21, 2026
- HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldJan 21, 2026
- HouseOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 22.Jan 21, 2026
- HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.Jan 16, 2026
- HouseIntroduced in HouseJan 15, 2026
- HouseReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.Jan 15, 2026
Bill record
Text versions3
- Engrossed in HouseMar 27, 2026PDF: Engrossed in House
- Reported in HouseMar 20, 2026PDF: Reported in House
- Introduced in HouseJan 15, 2026PDF: Introduced in House
Committees1
- House Transportation and Infrastructure CommitteeReported By Mar 20, 2026Markup By, Jan 21, 2026Discharged from, Jan 21, 2026Referred To, Jan 15, 2026
- Subcommittee: Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation SubcommitteeReferred to
Sponsor and cosponsors7 cosponsors
- Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX-11)Sponsor, Jan 15, 2026
- Chuck Edwards (R-NC-11)OriginalJoined Jan 15, 2026
- Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24)OriginalJoined Jan 15, 2026
- Terri Sewell (D-AL-7)OriginalJoined Jan 15, 2026
- Tracey Mann (R-KS-1)OriginalJoined Jan 15, 2026
- John McGuire (R-VA-5)Joined Jan 16, 2026
- Barry Moore (R-AL-1)Joined Jan 20, 2026
- Dale Strong (R-AL-5)Joined Jan 22, 2026
Amendments1
- H.Amdt. 173Mar 27, 2026Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1131, the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure now printed in the bill is considered as adopted.On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.
Cost estimates and reports2
- CBO: H.R. 7084, Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026Feb 12, 2026As ordered reported by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on January 21, 2026
- H. Rept. 119-563Committee report
Titles2
- Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026Short Title(s) as Passed House
- To amend title 46, United States Code, with respect to the types of vessels that may enter or operate in navigable waters of the United States or transfer cargo in any port or place under the jurisdiction of the United States, and for other purposes.Official Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
Subjects6
Related bills1
- H.Res. 1131 119th, Procedurally related Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8029) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1128) expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5103) to establish a program to Beautify the District of Columbia and establish the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Commission; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7084) to amend title 46, United States Code, with respect to the types of vessels that may enter or operate in navigable waters of the United States or transfer cargo in any port or place under the jurisdiction of the United States, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
Official record from Congress.gov, the House Clerk and the Senate; lobbying from Lobbying Disclosure Act filings. Updated Oct 27, 2026.