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Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026

Floor Speech

Date: March 27, 2026
Location: Washington, DC

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Mr. McGUIRE. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 7084, the Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026.

I am a proud cosponsor of this vital piece of legislation, and I thank my colleague, Chairman Pfluger from Texas, for his leadership on this matter.

In 2022, the Mexican Government unlawfully took over and shut down a limestone quarry in Mexico operated by a U.S.-based company. This seizure violated the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, undermined American property values, and threatened U.S. economic growth and national security.

It is of the utmost importance that we protect American businesses and vessels from being unfairly targeted or having their assets unlawfully seized while operating around the world.

I am proud to support H.R. 7084, which ensures that there are real consequences when American property is seized abroad.

Mr. Speaker, I urge all of my colleagues to vote in favor of this bill and show the world that America stands firmly behind its workers, businesses, and investments at home and abroad.

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