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EXCLAVE Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-9435| House 
| Updated: 6/24/2026
Rick Larsen

Rick Larsen

Democratic Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (1)
Pete Stauber (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends Title 5 of the U.S. Code, requiring federal agencies to consult with residents of pene-exclaves during rulemaking if a proposed rule may impose unique burdens . A pene-exclave is defined as a U.S. region primarily accessible by land only through foreign territory, while a unique burden encompasses difficulties like crossing borders, accessing essential services, or conducting business due to this geographic isolation. Agencies must include a statement about potential unique burdens in their general notice or, upon receiving such a comment, hold a public meeting for pene-exclave residents within 30 days. This meeting must be reasonably accessible, including remote participation, with notice provided to relevant government officials. All meeting records and comments must be published in the Federal Register, and the final rule must include specific responses to these residents' input. To facilitate this, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) must establish a comprehensive list of U.S. pene-exclaves and their relevant governmental contacts within 90 days of enactment. This list will also allow local non-profit organizations domiciled in a pene-exclave to petition for their inclusion, ensuring broader representation.
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Timeline
Jun 24, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 24, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • June 24, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 24, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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EXCLAVE Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-9435| House 
| Updated: 6/24/2026
This bill amends Title 5 of the U.S. Code, requiring federal agencies to consult with residents of pene-exclaves during rulemaking if a proposed rule may impose unique burdens . A pene-exclave is defined as a U.S. region primarily accessible by land only through foreign territory, while a unique burden encompasses difficulties like crossing borders, accessing essential services, or conducting business due to this geographic isolation. Agencies must include a statement about potential unique burdens in their general notice or, upon receiving such a comment, hold a public meeting for pene-exclave residents within 30 days. This meeting must be reasonably accessible, including remote participation, with notice provided to relevant government officials. All meeting records and comments must be published in the Federal Register, and the final rule must include specific responses to these residents' input. To facilitate this, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) must establish a comprehensive list of U.S. pene-exclaves and their relevant governmental contacts within 90 days of enactment. This list will also allow local non-profit organizations domiciled in a pene-exclave to petition for their inclusion, ensuring broader representation.
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Timeline
Jun 24, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 24, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • June 24, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 24, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Rick Larsen

Rick Larsen

Democratic Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (1)
Pete Stauber (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted