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Shielding Americans from Lawsuits Related to US Sanctions Compliance.

This law protects US individuals and businesses from being sued in Federal court by foreign entities seeking compensation for broken contracts. This protection applies specifically when the contract failure was caused by US sanctions that were imposed *after* the contract was signed. The goal is to ensure that US persons complying in good faith with federal sanctions law are not penalized with civil liability.
Key points
Limits the ability of foreign parties to sue US persons in Federal court for contract failure resulting from US sanctions imposed after the contract signing date.
Ensures that compliance with federal economic sanctions does not create civil liability toward foreign counterparties.
The law explicitly maintains the rights of victims of international terrorism, torture, or other serious crimes to seek remedies.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_9563
Sponsor: Rep. Hunt, Wesley [R-TX-38]
Process start date: 2024-09-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protecting Americans from Russian Litigation Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_9563.

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 2024-09-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Limits the ability of foreign parties to sue US persons in Federal court for contract failure resulting from US sanctions imposed after the contract signing date.
  • Ensures that compliance with federal economic sanctions does not create civil liability toward foreign counterparties.
  • The law explicitly maintains the rights of victims of international terrorism, torture, or other serious crimes to seek remedies.
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. Hunt, Wesley [R-TX-38].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6214-6215)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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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