Protecting Americans from Russian Litigation Act of 2025
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Overview
This bill, the Protecting Americans from Russian Litigation Act of 2025, aims to limit the ability to enforce foreign judgments and arbitral awards in U.S. courts if those judgments or awards stem from claims related to actions taken to comply with U.S. sanctions or export controls. Specifically, it restricts the enforcement of such foreign judgments when the underlying conduct involved complying with U.S. sanctions, preventing foreign entities from seeking compensation for actions taken in good faith to adhere to these sanctions. The bill also provides a mechanism for removing related lawsuits from state courts to federal district court for dismissal.
Key provisions
- Prevents enforcement of foreign judgments or arbitral awards related to U.S. sanctions compliance.
- Applies to claims where jurisdiction was based, in part, on U.S. sanctions.
- Allows defendants to remove related cases to U.S. district courts for dismissal.
- Defines ‘United States sanctions’ broadly to include various U.S. laws and regulations.
- Excludes the imposition of duties on imported goods from the definition of ‘United States sanctions.’
- Preserves certain rights and remedies, including those related to international terrorism and sanctions against Iran and Syria.
- Maintains the President’s authority to impose sanctions.
- Requires disputes to be resolved through litigation or arbitration within the United States, unless otherwise agreed.
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