US Congress · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

HR 7084Passed Origin Chamber

Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026

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Overview

The Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026 would allow the President to restrict entry into the United States for vessels that have visited ports in Western Hemisphere countries with free trade agreements, particularly if those ports have been nationalized or expropriated. The President can designate specific ports based on these circumstances, and this designation can be removed if the original conditions are met, such as property restoration and compensation. Certain emergency situations and authorized vessel transits are exceptions to this rule.

Key provisions

The President can prohibit entry of vessels that have visited nationalized or expropriated ports in free trade agreement countries.
The President can designate ports based on nationalization or expropriation by a Western Hemisphere country with a free trade agreement.
Designation can be removed if property is restored, compensation is provided, or the dispute is resolved.
Emergency situations and authorized vessel transits are exceptions to the entry restrictions.
The bill amends existing law to clarify the conditions for vessel designation and removal.
The bill specifies that compensation must be in convertible foreign exchange or a mutually acceptable equivalent.
The bill addresses the process for resolving disputes related to nationalization or expropriation.
The bill includes provisions for vessels that have accessed facilities owned by U.S. entities that have been nationalized.

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Legislative history

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Mar 20, 2026House

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-563.

Mar 20, 2026

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-563.

Mar 24, 2026House

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.

Mar 25, 2026House

Rule H. Res. 1131 passed House.

Mar 27, 2026House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Mar 27, 2026House

On 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

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 247 - 164 (Roll no. 105).

Mar 27, 2026House

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

Mar 27, 2026House

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7084.

Mar 27, 2026House

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 27, 2026House

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1131. (consideration: CR H2782-2788)

Apr 2, 2026Senate

Received in the Senate.

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Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026

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