OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE
End Foreign Abuse of United States Courts Act
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_3983.
Which chamber initiated this legislation?
This legislation was initiated in the Senate.
When did the legislative process begin?
The process officially started on 2026-03-04.
What are the main provisions?
Key points include:
- Establishes a special motion to quickly dismiss lawsuits targeting protected speech or political activity.
- Allows defendants to recover legal fees and potentially receive punitive damages from foreign harassers.
- Stays discovery and other court proceedings while the motion to dismiss is being considered.
- Grants the right to an immediate appeal if a court refuses to dismiss a covered foreign lawsuit.
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:
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Who is the primary sponsor?
The primary sponsor is Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH].
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 2026-03-19.
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.