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Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026

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Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Latest action 2026-04-02 · Received in the Senate. · showing text version Engrossed in House of 2026-03-27T04:00:00Z

Sponsor

Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11] (R-TX)

7 cosponsors

Recent actions

• 2026-04-02 — Received in the Senate.
• 2026-03-27 — The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
• 2026-03-27 — 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 — Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 247 - 164 (Roll no. 105).
• 2026-03-27 — On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 247 - 164 (Roll no. 105). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2783)
• 2026-03-27 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
• 2026-03-27 — DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7084.
• 2026-03-27 — Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1131. (consideration: CR H2782-2788)
• 2026-03-25 — Rule H. Res. 1131 passed House.
• 2026-03-24 — 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.

Subjects

• Free trade and trade barriers
• Marine and inland water transportation
• Navigation, waterways, harbors
• Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
• Property rights

Related bills

• 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.

Text sections (4 indexed passages)

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