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Commission on Americans Living Abroad Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-8561| House 
| Updated: 4/28/2026
Dina Titus

Dina Titus

Democratic Representative

Nevada

Cosponsors (5)
Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)
Committees (7)
• Committee on House Administration• Ways and Means Committee• Financial Services Committee• Veterans' Affairs Committee• Judiciary Committee• Energy and Commerce Committee• Oversight and Government Reform Committee
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the "Commission on Americans Living Abroad Act of 2026," establishes a 10-member commission within the executive branch. Members are appointed by the President, with recommendations from congressional leadership, and must include a balance of government employees and individuals with direct experience living abroad or representing overseas citizens. The commission is designed to be bipartisan and draw on relevant expertise. The primary duty of the Commission is to conduct a comprehensive study on how Federal laws and policies impact United States citizens living in foreign countries. This includes assessing the costs and burdens imposed by these laws, examining access to Federal benefits like those from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and scrutinizing financial reporting requirements such as FBAR and FATCA. The study will also cover the ability of overseas citizens to access financial institutions, navigate citizenship requirements for family members, and participate in Federal, State, and local elections. Furthermore, the Commission will investigate how overseas citizens interact with Federal programs like Social Security and Medicare, and identify methods to improve inter-agency collaboration for programs serving this population. It will also analyze the impact of taxation and other Federal policies on retirement savings, remittances, and the ability to establish and operate small businesses abroad. The Commission is required to submit an initial report within one year, detailing its findings, conclusions, and recommendations for reducing burdens and increasing access to services, followed by an update report one year later on administrative actions taken by agencies. Federal agencies affected by the recommendations must respond within 180 days. The bill authorizes $2,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 and 2028 to support the Commission's work, which will terminate upon submission of its final update report.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4363
Commission on Americans Living Abroad Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5800
Commission on Americans Living Abroad Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2729
Commission on Americans Living Abroad Act of 2023
Apr 28, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 28, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Ways and Means, the Judiciary, House Administration, Energy and Commerce, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4363
    Commission on Americans Living Abroad Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5800
    Commission on Americans Living Abroad Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2729
    Commission on Americans Living Abroad Act of 2023


  • April 28, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 28, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Ways and Means, the Judiciary, House Administration, Energy and Commerce, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Commission on Americans Living Abroad Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-8561| House 
| Updated: 4/28/2026
This bill, titled the "Commission on Americans Living Abroad Act of 2026," establishes a 10-member commission within the executive branch. Members are appointed by the President, with recommendations from congressional leadership, and must include a balance of government employees and individuals with direct experience living abroad or representing overseas citizens. The commission is designed to be bipartisan and draw on relevant expertise. The primary duty of the Commission is to conduct a comprehensive study on how Federal laws and policies impact United States citizens living in foreign countries. This includes assessing the costs and burdens imposed by these laws, examining access to Federal benefits like those from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and scrutinizing financial reporting requirements such as FBAR and FATCA. The study will also cover the ability of overseas citizens to access financial institutions, navigate citizenship requirements for family members, and participate in Federal, State, and local elections. Furthermore, the Commission will investigate how overseas citizens interact with Federal programs like Social Security and Medicare, and identify methods to improve inter-agency collaboration for programs serving this population. It will also analyze the impact of taxation and other Federal policies on retirement savings, remittances, and the ability to establish and operate small businesses abroad. The Commission is required to submit an initial report within one year, detailing its findings, conclusions, and recommendations for reducing burdens and increasing access to services, followed by an update report one year later on administrative actions taken by agencies. Federal agencies affected by the recommendations must respond within 180 days. The bill authorizes $2,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 and 2028 to support the Commission's work, which will terminate upon submission of its final update report.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4363
Commission on Americans Living Abroad Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5800
Commission on Americans Living Abroad Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2729
Commission on Americans Living Abroad Act of 2023
Apr 28, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 28, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Ways and Means, the Judiciary, House Administration, Energy and Commerce, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4363
    Commission on Americans Living Abroad Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5800
    Commission on Americans Living Abroad Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2729
    Commission on Americans Living Abroad Act of 2023


  • April 28, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 28, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Ways and Means, the Judiciary, House Administration, Energy and Commerce, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Dina Titus

Dina Titus

Democratic Representative

Nevada

Cosponsors (5)
Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)
Committees (7)
• Committee on House Administration• Ways and Means Committee• Financial Services Committee• Veterans' Affairs Committee• Judiciary Committee• Energy and Commerce Committee• Oversight and Government Reform Committee
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted