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The Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026 allows the U.S. President to block ships from entering the United States if they have visited ports or terminals that were seized by countries in the Western Hemisphere that have free trade agreements with the U.S. The block can be lifted if the country returns the property to its U.S. owner, compensates them, or resolves the issue satisfactorily. Exceptions can be made for emergencies or if a U.S. property owner permits the ship to enter.

The FENCES Act (H.R. 6409) proposes changes to the Clean Air Act, allowing U.S. states to avoid penalties for failing to meet air quality standards if the failure is due to emissions beyond their control, such as those from wildfires or foreign sources. This means that areas struggling with severe pollution won't face sanctions or fees if they can prove that external factors are to blame. States must provide evidence every five years to maintain their exemption. The bill also prevents areas from being classified as nonattainment areas under new air quality standards if they can show that foreign emissions are responsible for their non-compliance.