Bill would bar foreign officials who treat US businesses unfairly
In markupH.R. 9834Latest action
Sponsor: Michael Baumgartner · Representative · WA
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Official title: No Racketeers on our Shores Act
119th Congress
Topics: Immigration
Introduced:
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The bill would make foreign officials inadmissible or deportable if they treat U.S. persons or businesses worse than others.
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What does this do?
The "No Racketeers on our Shores Act" would change U.S. immigration law to penalize foreign government officials who impose harsher investigations, fines, taxes, licensing rules, or other regulatory actions on U.S. persons or companies than on similar foreign parties. Officials found to have engaged in this unequal treatment would be barred from entering the U.S. and could be deported if already present.
Who does it affect?
The bill directly targets current and former foreign government officials, including regulators, tax authorities, and law enforcement figures abroad. It could indirectly affect American businesses operating internationally and broader U.S.-foreign relations.
Why does it matter?
The measure ties U.S. immigration penalties to how foreign governments treat American economic interests, giving the U.S. a new response tool to perceived discriminatory regulation. This could affect diplomatic relations with countries whose officials are targeted.
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Based on the “Introduced in House” text of Jul 22, 2026.
After that text, a committee agreed on Sep 16, 2026 to send the bill to the full chamber with changes. This plain-language version may not reflect them.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJul 22, 2026
- House committeeYou are here · Sep 16, 2026
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 8.