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Commission on Americans Living Abroad Act of 2026

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US HR 8561 · House Bill · 119th Congress

Stage
In committee
Started in
House
Sponsors
10
Latest action
Apr 28, 2026

What it does

The Commission on Americans Living Abroad Act of 2026 would establish a 10-member bipartisan commission within the executive branch to study how federal laws and policies affect U.S. citizens living abroad, including impacts on taxation, financial access, voting, veterans’ benefits, Social Security, Medicare, and business ownership. The commission would consult with overseas citizen organizations, hold hearings, gather federal data, and submit an initial report within one year of enactment and an update one year later, with termination after the update is submitted. It would be funded with $2 million annually for fiscal years 2027 and 2028, and its members—appointed by the President based…

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Apr 28, 2026

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Apr 28, 2026

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