Dina Titus (D-NV)
Commission on Americans Living Abroad Act of 2026
A Democratic bill with 9 Democratic cosponsors · See all 9 cosponsors
Last activity — 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.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill sets up a new temporary group called the Commission on Americans Living Abroad. This commission will study how U.S. laws and government policies affect American citizens who live in other countries. The group will look into issues like taxes, voting, banking, veterans' health care, and Social Security for folks living overseas. Within one year, the commission must report its findings and recommendations to the President and Congress. Afterward, the government agencies involved must respond to the recommendations, and then the commission will shut down.
Yes· 3 of 14
- Scored +3
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The bill includes a specific mandate to study and improve access to healthcare and benefits for veterans living abroad.
- Scored +3
Does this help veterans get medical care?
The bill specifically directs the commission to study the lack of access to Department of Veterans Affairs healthcare for veterans living abroad.
- Scored +2
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
The commission will examine the interaction of overseas citizens with Social Security and Medicare.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Better Understanding of Veterans' Needs: Section 4(a)(3) directs the commission to study the lack of access to Federal benefits and health care through the Department of Veterans Affairs for veterans living abroad compared to those residing on United States soil. This is a positive step because it shines a light on how our overseas veterans might be left out and could lead to better healthcare access.
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Easing Financial and Tax Burdens: Section 4(a)(4), Section 4(a)(5), Section 4(a)(10), and Section 4(a)(11) require the commission to study financial reporting requirements, foreign bank access under the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act and the USA Patriot Act, retirement savings impacts, and remittances. Looking into these rules is positive because it could eventually lead to lower tax and compliance costs for everyday Americans trying to handle their money overseas.
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Improving Voting and Government Services: Section 4(a)(7) and Section 4(a)(8) focus on studying how overseas citizens vote in U.S. elections and how they interact with programs like Social Security and Medicare. This is a good thing for the people because it aims to make it easier for Americans abroad to make their voices heard in elections and get the government benefits they earned.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Cost to Taxpayers: Section 9 authorizes the appropriation of $2,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 and 2028 to carry out the Act. This is a burden because it takes taxpayer money to fund the operations, salaries, and travel expenses of the commission.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill includes a specific mandate to study and improve access to healthcare and benefits for veterans living abroad. Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill directs a study into how federal policies affect the ability to establish and own small to medium businesses abroad. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The commission will examine the interaction of overseas citizens with Social Security and Medicare.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill mandates a study on how federal policy affects the ability of citizens living abroad to establish and own small to medium-sized businesses. Does this cut taxes for middle-income families? — The commission is tasked with investigating ways to reduce tax and compliance costs for Americans living abroad. Does this cut taxes for small businesses? — The commission will examine how federal policies impact the ability of citizens to establish and conduct small businesses abroad. Is this likely to grow the economy? — The study aims to reduce burdens on overseas citizens, which could facilitate broader economic activity.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens? — The commission will examine federal requirements for non-citizen family members of US citizens to become citizens. Does this strengthen Social Security? — The bill requires a study on how citizens living abroad interact with Social Security programs. Does this protect the right to vote? — The commission is tasked with studying the ability of citizens living abroad to vote in Federal, State, and local elections.
- Healthcare
- Does this help veterans get medical care? — The bill specifically directs the commission to study the lack of access to Department of Veterans Affairs healthcare for veterans living abroad. Does this put more money into Medicare, the health coverage for people over 65? — The commission will study how citizens living abroad interact with Medicare programs.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The commission will investigate access to federal benefits and healthcare for veterans residing overseas.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The commission's report and update aim to improve agency coordination and service access for overseas citizens.
- 9/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/13/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/18/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 5/11/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/28/2026
- 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.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Joyce BeattyDemocrat · Ohio
Donald BeyerDemocrat · Virginia
Angie CraigDemocrat · Minnesota
Christopher DeluzioDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Julie JohnsonDemocrat · Texas
Kevin MullinDemocrat · California
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Mike QuigleyDemocrat · Illinois
Bonnie Watson ColemanDemocrat · New Jersey