H.R. 7084 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026
H.R. 7084 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) has passed the house — introduced on Jan 15, 2026, sponsored by August Pfluger with 7 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jan 15, 2026
- Co-sponsors
- 7
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
- Groups that lobbied
- 5
What it does
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 ve…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
August Pfluger (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 5 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 15, 2026
- Passed the HouseMar 27, 2026
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate. (Apr 2, 2026)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Mar 27, 2026 · Passed247–164
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Defending American Property Abroad ActHouse · Mar 27, 2026
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Other Transportation and Public Works bills in the 119th Congress
- S. 260: Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act
- S. 759: Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act
- S.J.Res. 55: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…
- H.R. 192: Amtrak Executive Bonus Disclosure Act
- S. 1017: Safe and Secure Transportation of American Energy Act
- H.R. 1361: Collision Avoidance Systems Act of 2025
- S. 1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- H.R. 1542: Pay Our Coast Guard Parity Act of 2025
- H.R. 1608: Department of Homeland Security Vehicular Terrorism Prevention and Mitigation Act of 2025
- H.R. 1984: BLOC Act
Who lobbied on it
5 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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