119th Congress Law
H.R. 6194: Protecting Americans from Russian Litigation Act of 2025
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- Introduced (completed)
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Summary
This bill generally prohibits private parties from filing civil claims in federal or state court to enforce certain judgments or arbitration awards issued by foreign courts. The prohibition applies if (1) the foreign judgment or arbitration award arose from a claim where actions to comply with U.S. sanctions impeded the performance of a contract, or (2) the foreign court or tribunal asserted jurisdiction based on the imposition of U.S. sanctions or export controls (or a foreign law enacted in response to U.S. sanctions or export controls).
The bill provides an exception for the federal government, which may continue to file these claims.
The general prohibition established by this bill applies to claims that are pending on or after this bill's date of enactment.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
No roll call votes have been held on this bill.
Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Scott Fitzgerald R-WIOriginal
- Brandon Gill R-TXOriginal
- Sydney Kamlager-Dove D-CAOriginal
- Ted Lieu D-CAOriginal
- Laurel Lee R-FLOriginal
- Jerrold Nadler D-NYOriginal
- Jefferson Van Drew R-NJ
Who scored on this bill
- 1Wesley Hunt SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced, marked up3 events+18
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History
- Introduced in the House by Wesley Hunt.
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- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.