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Protecting Courts from Foreign Litigation Funding

New rules aim to increase transparency and limit foreign influence in U.S. civil lawsuits. Citizens should be aware that parties in civil cases will need to disclose if their litigation is funded by foreign states or funds, preventing hidden influences on the justice system.
Key points
Mandatory disclosure of foreign litigation funding: Parties in civil cases must inform the court and the Attorney General about foreign entities funding their lawsuits.
Prohibition of foreign state and sovereign wealth fund litigation funding: Foreign states and their investment funds are barred from funding U.S. civil lawsuits, and such agreements will be void.
Increased transparency: The new rules aim to ensure that citizens and courts know who is truly behind the funding of legal cases.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_5488
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Mike [R-LA-4]
Process start date: 2023-09-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protecting Our Courts from Foreign Manipulation Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_5488.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-09-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandatory disclosure of foreign litigation funding: Parties in civil cases must inform the court and the Attorney General about foreign entities funding their lawsuits.
  • Prohibition of foreign state and sovereign wealth fund litigation funding: Foreign states and their investment funds are barred from funding U.S. civil lawsuits, and such agreements will be void.
  • Increased transparency: The new rules aim to ensure that citizens and courts know who is truly behind the funding of legal cases.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Johnson, Mike [R-LA-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Courts and Law