HR. 7084Introduced
Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026
Authorizes the President to bar certain vessels from entering or operating in the United States when they used expropriated U.S.-owned port facilities in Western Hemisphere free trade partner countries
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Authorizes the President to bar certain vessels from entering or operating in the United States when they used expropriated U.S.-owned port facilities in Western Hemisphere free trade partner countries
Key points
- Authorize vessel entry bans
- Allow emergency vessel entry
- Allow entry with owner granted access
Current status
Where it stands
Status
Introduced
Latest action
2026-04-02 — Received in the Senate.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedFree trade and trade barriersMarine and inland water transportationNavigation, waterways, harborsPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsProperty rightsTransportation and Public Works