Protect USA act of 2025
Protect USA Act of 2025
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The Protect USA Act of 2025 prohibits U.S. businesses deemed ‘integral to national interests’ from complying with certain foreign sustainability regulations, including the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. This bill covers businesses involved in extracting raw materials, manufacturing, producing defense products, or working with the federal government. It establishes a process for entities to petition the President for exemptions and includes penalties for non-compliance, such as fines and ineligibility for federal contracts. The Act aims to protect U.S. companies from potentially burdensome foreign regulations.
Key provisions
- Prohibits U.S. entities integral to national interests from complying with foreign sustainability due diligence regulations.
- Defines ‘entity integral to national interests’ based on revenue, industry, and involvement in defense or critical minerals.
- Establishes a process for entities to petition the President for exemptions from the prohibition.
- Prohibits adverse actions against entities complying with the prohibition.
- Grants a private right of action for violations of the Act.
- Provides for civil penalties of up to $1 million and potential ineligibility for federal contracts.
- Includes a provision to prevent U.S. courts from recognizing judgments against covered entities based on foreign sustainability due diligence regulations.
Who is affected
- Businesses involved in the extraction or production of raw materials
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