Protect the property rights of American citizens and businesses from seizure by foreign governments.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026?
The House passed H.R. 7084 on April 1, 2026, and the bill has remained in the Senate without further action since that date. The Senate must now decide whether to schedule a vote, but the 60 vote requirement for advancement serves as a major hurdle. History shows that many bills passed by the House never receive a vote in the Senate.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026 (H.R. 7084 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
247–164
Next up: The Senate · 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. 8411 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 8411 (118th) →Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 5137 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 5137 (118th) →Passed · Mar 27, 2026
Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026 passed the House 247–164.
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Who’s behind it
August Pfluger (R-TX)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.