S.2934

Protecting Americans from Russian Litigation Act of 2025

Chamber Passed·5/4/26

The Protecting Americans from Russian Litigation Act of 2025 limits civil actions related to U.S. sanctions.

The Protecting Americans from Russian Litigation Act of 2025 aims to prevent U.S. persons from being disadvantaged for complying with U.S. sanctions or export controls. It prohibits civil actions in U.S. courts for foreign judgments or arbitral awards arising from claims related to U.S. sanctions. This includes actions where the underlying conduct resulted from U.S. sanctions or where the court based its jurisdiction on U.S. sanctions. The act applies to civil actions pending after its enactment.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · May 4
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 26

10:15 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

Mar 19

10:15 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

May 4

House

Received in the House.

May 4

House

Held at the desk.

May 1

Senate

Message on Senate action sent to the House.