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Protecting Americans from Litigation Related to US Sanctions Compliance

This Act aims to shield US persons and entities from foreign judgments or arbitral awards resulting from actions taken to comply with US sanctions or export controls. Essentially, if a US company breaches a contract due to US sanctions, a foreign entity cannot enforce a resulting foreign judgment in US federal or state courts. This ensures that compliance with US law does not lead to financial penalties via foreign rulings.
Key points
Limits the enforcement in the US of foreign judgments or arbitral awards if the underlying claim arose from actions taken to comply with US sanctions.
Defendants in such enforcement actions can remove the case to a US district court, which is mandated to dismiss the action.
The law does not limit the rights of victims of international terrorism or other contractual claims where parties agreed to resolve disputes in US courts or arbitration.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_2934
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Process start date: 2025-09-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protecting Americans from Russian Litigation Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_2934.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-09-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Limits the enforcement in the US of foreign judgments or arbitral awards if the underlying claim arose from actions taken to comply with US sanctions.
  • Defendants in such enforcement actions can remove the case to a US district court, which is mandated to dismiss the action.
  • The law does not limit the rights of victims of international terrorism or other contractual claims where parties agreed to resolve disputes in US courts or arbitration.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-31.

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