H.R. 7084Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026

What the bill would do

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service. Last updated Mar 24, 2026.

• BillFull text · congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
• Roll callclerk.house.gov vote #105(opens in a new tab)