HR 4279

The Protect USA Act of 2025 aims to prevent U.S. companies deemed ‘integral to the national interests’ from complying with foreign sustainability due diligence regulations, including the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. The bill defines key terms like ‘entity integral to national interests’ and ‘critical mineral,’ and establishes a process for entities to petition the President for exemptions if they face hardship. It also prohibits adverse actions against these companies and prevents U.S. courts from recognizing judgments from foreign courts related to these regulations.