EXCLAVE Act of 2026 Ensuring Exclave Communities are Listened...
To amend title 5, United States Code, to require consultation by agencies during rulemaking in the case of unique burdens on pene-exclaves.
The EXCLAVE Act of 2026 aims to ensure that communities that are surrounded by other jurisdictions but not connected to the rest of their state or country (known as pene-exclaves) are properly consulted during federal rulemaking processes. These communities often face unique challenges, and this bill seeks to make sure their voices are heard in decisions that affect them.
This bill would impact federal agencies that are involved in rulemaking, ensuring they consult with pene-exclave communities when their regulations could impose significant burdens on these areas. The goal is to ensure that these communities are not overlooked in the rule-making process and that their needs and perspectives are taken into account.
As of June 24, 2026, the bill has been introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. This means it is in the early stages of the legislative process, and further steps will include committee review, potential amendments, and votes in the House before it could move to the Senate.
