What does Preamble of EXCLAVE Act of 2026 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To amend title 5, United States Code, to require consultation by agencies during rulemaking in the case of unique burdens on pene-exclaves,' aims to modify Title 5 of the United States Code. The bill mandates agency consultation during rulemaking when unique burdens are imposed on pene-exclaves.

What does SHORT TITLE. of EXCLAVE Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Ensuring Exclave Communities are Listened to And their Voices are Examined Act of 2026.

What does CONSULTATION REGARDING UNIQUE REGULATORY BURDENS ON PENE- of EXCLAVE Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Title 5 of the United States Code to establish procedures for agencies to consider the impact of proposed rules on residents of pene-exclaves. If an agency determines a proposed rule may impose a unique burden on pene-exclave residents, it must include a statement in the general notice. Upon receiving a comment alleging a unique burden, the agency must hold a public meeting exclusively for pene-exclave residents within 30 days. The agency must provide notice of the meeting to relevant government officials and record and publish all communications and meeting minutes in the Federal Register. The final rule must include a response to each comment received or made at the meeting from pene-exclave residents. The Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs will establish a process for agencies to identify comments related to the public meeting. A 'unique burden' is defined as a circumstance resulting from residence in a pene-exclave that hinders access to necessities like crossing borders, emergency services, veterinary care, food, or conducting business. A 'pene-exclave' is defined as a region of a state or territory accessible by land only through a foreign country, excluding areas connected only by impassable terrain.

What does OMB LIST. of EXCLAVE Act of 2026 do?

This section requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to establish a list of pene-exclaves in the United States. The list must include contact information for relevant governmental officials at the State, Tribal, county, municipal, and local levels. Organizations described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code, that are domiciled in a pene-exclave can petition to be added to the list.

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EXCLAVE Act of 2026

Last updated: 6/24/2026 · Introduced: 6/24/2026

Author: Rick Larsen (D-WA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill requires federal agencies to consult with pene-exclave residents and hold public meetings when proposed rules may impose unique burdens on them.
The bill establishes a definition of 'pene-exclave' as a region accessible by land only through a foreign country and defines 'unique burden' as circumstances hindering access to necessities due to this location.
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) will create and maintain a list of pene-exclaves, including contact information for relevant government officials and allowing petitions from qualifying organizations.

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