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US HB7084

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/15/2026

Primary Sponsor

August Pfluger

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Amends Title 46 of the U.S. Code to restrict vessels from entering U.S. ports if they have transited certain designated foreign ports, harbors, or marine terminals in Western Hemisphere countries with U.S. free trade agreements

  • Authorizes the President to designate foreign ports for restriction if a foreign government has nationalized or expropriated port facilities owned or controlled by U.S. persons, or taken actions with similar effect

  • Applies only to ports accessible exclusively through land owned or controlled by U.S. persons, and exempts situations where the matter is subject to pending arbitration under a free trade agreement

  • Creates exceptions allowing restricted vessels to enter U.S. ports during emergencies or when authorized by the U.S. property owner

  • Requires the President to remove port designations when the foreign country returns the property, provides adequate compensation in convertible currency, or the dispute is otherwise resolved to the President's satisfaction

Legislative Description

Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026

Transportation and public works

Last Action

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 22.

1/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation1/16/2026
Transportation And Infrastructure1/15/2026

Full Bill Text

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