Commission on Americans Living Abroad Act of 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.
Summary
The bill establishes a ten‑member Commission on Americans Living Abroad to examine how federal statutes, taxes, benefits, and voting rules impact U.S. citizens residing outside the United States. It will consult expatriate groups and federal agencies, then issue a report with recommendations to lessen burdens and improve service access. The measure is currently referred to several House committees for review.
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