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119th Congress · H.R. 7084 · Passed Origin

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.

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

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Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026
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Constitutional authority statement (CDATA)

[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 11 (Thursday, January 15, 2026)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. PFLUGER:H.R. 7084.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1, Section 8[Page H920]

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Sponsor

  • Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11] · [R-TX-11] · P000048
    Rep-TX-11 current · 3 terms · @RepPfluger · 6 district offices

Sponsor record (congress_legislators)

Bio (legislators)

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P000048
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current
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August Pfluger
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August
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Lee
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1978-12-28
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Current term (3 total)

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TX
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11
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Republican
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2025-01-03
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2027-01-03
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2202 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-4311
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Leadership roles (0)

none

Committee memberships (6)

  • Communications and Technology (house) · house · rank 9
  • Counterterrorism and Intelligence (house) · house · Chairman · rank 1
  • Energy (house) · house · rank 6
  • Environment (house) · house · rank 8
  • House Committee on Energy and Commerce (house) · house · rank 15 · site
  • House Committee on Homeland Security (house) · house · rank 5 · site

Social media

District offices (6)

  • 505 E Jasper Drive, Pratt Learning and Leadership, Killeen, TX, 76541 · 254-669-6570 · 31.1020907,-97.73762819999999
  • 501 Center Ave., Brownwood, TX, 76801 · 325-646-1950 · 31.7197587,-98.9836734
  • 135 West Twohig Avenue, B, San Angelo, TX, 76903 · 325-659-4010 · 31.4599436,-100.4393926
  • 104 W. Sandstone St., County Annex, Llano, TX, 78643 · 325-247-2826 · 30.7489946,-98.67618069999999
  • 6 Desta Drive, Suite 2000, Midland, TX, 79705 · 432-687-2390 · 32.030402,-102.0855755
  • 1010 E 8th St., Ector County Courthouse, Administration Building, Odessa, TX, 79761 · 432-331-9667 · 31.8556867,-102.3613931

Other names (0)

none

Sponsor FEC record (fec_live)

Candidate record (candidates) · cycle 2026

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2026
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PFLUGER, AUGUST LEE II
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House
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11
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2024-11-20
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2024-11-20
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Candidate summary (candidate_summaries) · cycle 2026

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2026
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$2,649,050.19
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$2,201,576.92
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$2,771,578.81
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2025-01-01
coverage_end_date
2026-03-31

Connected committees (0)

none

Cosponsors (7)

  • Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24] · [D-CA-24] · C001112 · Co-sponsored 2026-01-15 · original
    Dem-CA-24 current · 5 terms · @RepCarbajal · 3 district offices
  • Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7] · [D-AL-7] · S001185 · Co-sponsored 2026-01-15 · original
    Dem-AL-7 current · 8 terms · @RepTerriSewell · 4 district offices
  • Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1] · [R-KS-1] · M000871 · Co-sponsored 2026-01-15 · original
    Rep-KS-1 current · 3 terms · @RepMann · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11] · [R-NC-11] · E000246 · Co-sponsored 2026-01-15 · original
    Rep-NC-11 current · 2 terms · @RepEdwards · 1 district office
  • Rep. McGuire, John J. [R-VA-5] · [R-VA-5] · M001239 · Co-sponsored 2026-01-16
    Rep-VA-5 current · 1 term · @RepJohnMcGuire · 1 district office
  • Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1] · [R-AL-1] · M001212 · Co-sponsored 2026-01-20
    Rep-AL-1 current · 3 terms · @RepBarryMoore · 5 district offices
  • Rep. Strong, Dale W. [R-AL-5] · [R-AL-5] · S001220 · Co-sponsored 2026-01-22
    Rep-AL-5 current · 2 terms · @RepDaleStrong · 2 district offices

Committees (1)

  • Transportation and Infrastructure Committee [House Standing]
    2026-03-20T15:00:49ZReported By
    2026-01-21T16:20:14ZMarkup By
    2026-01-21T16:20:06ZDischarged from
    2026-01-15T14:01:10ZReferred To
    ↳ Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee

Actions — from XML (20)

  • 2026-04-02IntroReferralvia Senate
    Received in the Senate.
  • 2026-03-27 10:28:04FloorH38310via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2026-03-27 10:28:03FloorH37100via House floor actions
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 247 - 164 (Roll no. 105). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2783)
    VoteHouse roll 105 — source
  • 2026-03-27 10:28:03Floor8000via Library of Congress
    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 247 - 164 (Roll no. 105).
    VoteHouse roll 105 — source
  • 2026-03-27 09:47:52FloorH35000via House floor actions
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  • 2026-03-27 09:14:39FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7084.
  • 2026-03-27 09:13:35FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    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.
  • 2026-03-27 09:13:30FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1131. (consideration: CR H2782-2788)
  • 2026-03-25 14:06:38FloorH1L220via House floor actions
    Rule H. Res. 1131 passed House.
  • 2026-03-24 19:55:44FloorH1L210via House floor actions
    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.
  • 2026-03-20CalendarsH12410via House floor actions
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 484.
  • 2026-03-20CommitteeH12200via House floor actions
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-563.
  • 2026-03-20Committee5000via Library of Congress
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-563.
  • 2026-01-21Committeevia House committee actions
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 22.
  • 2026-01-21Committeevia House committee actions
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • 2026-01-21Committeevia House committee actions
    Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Discharged
  • 2026-01-16Committeevia House committee actions
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
  • 2026-01-15IntroReferralH11100via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • 2026-01-15IntroReferralIntro-Hvia Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  • 2026-01-15IntroReferral1000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House

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Titles

  • Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textEHH2026-03-28T04:38:22Z
    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.
  • Short Title(s) as Passed HouseEHH2026-03-28T04:38:22Z
    Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026
  • Short Title(s) as Reported to HouseRHH2026-03-21T03:53:21Z
    Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026
  • Display Title2026-01-16T09:23:20Z
    Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026
  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2026-01-16T09:23:19Z
    Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026
  • Official Title as IntroducedIH2026-01-16T09:18:40Z
    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.

Text versions (from XML)

Versions — from bill_versions table (0)

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Policy area

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Summaries

07 · 2026-03-20 · Reported to House

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.

Related bills

  • HRES 1131 (119) 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.
    Latest: 2026-03-25 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
    Relationship: Procedurally related (via House)

Amendments (1)

  • HAMDT 173 (119)
    Pursuant 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.
    Submitted 2026-03-27T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: House of Representatives
    Amends: HR 7084 (119)
    Latest: 2026-03-27 — On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.
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    • null

Laws

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  • H. Rept. 119-563

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CBO cost estimates

  • H.R. 7084, Defending American Property Abroad Act of 20262026-02-12T20:09:00Z
    As ordered reported by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on January 21, 2026

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