H.R.7084 — Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026
House Roll Call
H.R.7084
| Bill | H.R.7084 — Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026 |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Passage |
| Vote type | Yea-and-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 247 / Nay 164 / Present 0 / Not Voting 20 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 205 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| D | 41 | 164 | 0 | 9 |
| I | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Passage
Bill Analysis
Bill Summary: H.R. 7084 (119th Congress)
Title: Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026
H.R. 7084 strengthens U.S. government tools to protect American-owned property and investments located outside the United States, particularly when they are expropriated, nationalized, or otherwise taken without prompt, adequate, and effective compensation.
Core Provisions and Authorities
- Directs the President (acting through the Department of State, in coordination with the Departments of Treasury and Commerce) to identify, document, and track claims involving property owned by U.S. persons that is seized, expropriated, or subjected to discriminatory or confiscatory measures by foreign governments or state-controlled entities.
- Authorizes the Secretary of State to condition certain forms of bilateral assistance, security cooperation, or trade-related benefits on a foreign government’s good-faith efforts to resolve outstanding U.S. property claims.
- Expands or clarifies authority to impose targeted sanctions (e.g., asset freezes, visa restrictions) against foreign officials, state-owned enterprises, or associated entities responsible for uncompensated takings or for obstructing settlement of claims.
- Encourages or directs U.S. executive directors at international financial institutions (e.g., World Bank, regional development banks) to oppose loans or guarantees to governments that persistently refuse to address U.S. property claims.
Agencies and Programs Affected
- Department of State: lead for claims tracking, diplomacy, and reporting.
- Department of the Treasury: sanctions implementation and positions at international financial institutions.
- Department of Commerce and U.S. Trade Representative: integration of property-claims considerations into trade and investment policy.
Beneficiaries and Regulated Parties
- Beneficiaries: U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and U.S.-incorporated companies with property or investments abroad that have been seized or impaired.
- Regulated/pressured: foreign governments and state entities that expropriate or fail to compensate U.S.-owned property.
Reporting and Timelines
- Requires periodic reports to Congress (e.g., annually) listing outstanding claims, actions taken, and any sanctions or policy measures applied.
- Sets implementation deadlines (typically 90–180 days after enactment) for establishing claims mechanisms, issuing regulations, and submitting the first report.
Yea (247)
K
Ken Calvert
S
Scott Franklin
L
Lisa McClain
J
John Rutherford
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Nay (164)
J
Jason Crow
L
Lloyd Doggett
J
John Mannion
L
Lucy McBath
C
Christian Menefee
E
Eric Swalwell
R
Rashida Tlaib
N
Nydia Velázquez
