Bill · H.R. 8004· House(119-HR-8004)
Leave No Americans Behind Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 3/19/2026
- Last activity
- 3/19/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Debbie Dingell
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the "Leave No Americans Behind Act of 2026." It seeks to amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956. The primary purpose of the legislation is to eliminate the repatriation loan program. This change involves striking specific language regarding reimbursements related to evacuations. It also calls for the striking of subsection (d) within the existing law.
Yes
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+2
The bill reduces government spending by eliminating the repatriation loan program and its associated reimbursements.
The opposite
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-5
Eliminating repatriation loans removes financial support for individuals needing to fund their own evacuation costs.
Would immigrants be better off under this?-3
The elimination of the repatriation loan program reduces financial assistance available for those requiring evacuation.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- There are no specific positive impacts or benefits for individuals or groups of people listed in the provided text.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Elimination of Repatriation Loans: By striking the language in subsection (b)(2)(A)(ii) and striking subsection (d), the bill eliminates the current system where individuals might have been provided loans for evacuation costs on a reimbursable basis (Section 2).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households-5Good For Immigrants-3
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending+2
- 3/19/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
James McGovernDemocrat · Massachusetts