CBO Issues Cost Estimate for Defending American Property Abroad Act
February 14, 2026
February 14, 2026
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The Congressional Budget Office issued the following cost estimate for the Defending American Property Abroad Act (H.R. 7084).
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H.R. 7084 would amend the criteria used to determine whether a vessel may operate in U.S. waters or transfer cargo at a U.S. port. Specifically, the bill would authorize those activities for vessels that are otherwise prohibited under current law if the vessels are experiencing an emergency. In addition, the bill wou . . .
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H.R. 7084 would amend the criteria used to determine whether a vessel may operate in U.S. waters or transfer cargo at a U.S. port. Specifically, the bill would authorize those activities for vessels that are otherwise prohibited under current law if the vessels are experiencing an emergency. In addition, the bill wou . . .