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House Bill 8561
119th Congress(2025-2026)
Commission on Americans Living Abroad Act of 2026
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Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 28, 2026
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The "Commission on Americans Living Abroad Act of 2026" establishes a Commission to study the impact of federal laws and policies on US citizens living overseas. The Commission will consist of 10 members appointed by the President, with specific qualifications including expertise and political affiliation limitations. It will study various aspects affecting overseas citizens, including federal laws' costs and burdens and access to benefits and healthcare. The Commission will also consult with relevant organizations, hold hearings, and submit reports with recommendations. Federal agencies affected by the recommendations will be required to respond, and the Commission will terminate after submitting an update. An authorization of $2,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 and 2028 is provided for Commission activities.

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Sponsor
Democrat
Introduced
Apr 28, 2026
Latest Action
Apr 28, 2026
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
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Bill Number
8561
Congress
119
Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics
Government Operations and Politics
Primary focus of measure is government administration, including agency organization, contracting, facilities and property, information management and services; rulemaking and administrative law; elections and political activities; government employees and officials; Presidents; ethics and public participation; postal service. Measures concerning agency appropriations and the budget process may fall under Economics and Public Finance policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Dina Titus
Nevada
Democrat
Kevin Mullin
California
Democrat
Eleanor Holmes Norton
District of Columbia
Democrat
Angie Craig
Minnesota
Democrat
Joyce Beatty
Ohio
Democrat
Don Beyer
Virginia
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Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
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Text (1)
Introduced in House
April 28, 2026
Actions (2)
04/28/2026
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.
04/28/2026
Introduced in House
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H.R.8561 119 Commission on Americans Living Abroad Act of 2026
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