Establish a commission to study and address the needs of United States citizens living in foreign countries.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Commission on Americans Living Abroad Act of 2026?
The Commission on Americans Living Abroad Act of 2026, known as H.R. 8561, has been in the hands of several House committees since April 27, 2026. Committee leaders must schedule a vote for the bill to move forward, but most bills fail because committees never take action on them. This effort follows a similar bill that expired in 2023 without reaching a vote.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Commission on Americans Living Abroad Act of 2026 (H.R. 8561 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 2729 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 2729 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Dina Titus (D-NV)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.