EXCLAVE Act of 2026

The EXCLAVE Act of 2026 requires federal agencies to hold special public meetings exclusively for residents of pene-exclaves when proposed rules might uniquely burden them. A pene-exclave is defined as a U.S. region accessible by land only by traveling through a foreign country, and unique burdens include difficulties crossing borders, accessing emergency services, or obtaining necessities like food and healthcare. If an agency identifies such a potential issue or receives a complaint from a resident, it must organize an accessible meeting, notify local officials, and publish all comments and minutes in the Federal Register within 60 days. Additionally, the Office of Management and Budget must create an official list of these regions and their local government contacts within 90 days of the bill's enactment.