Preserving Our Constitution Act of 2026
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The Preserving Our Constitution Act of 2026 aims to protect individual liberties guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and federal laws. It prohibits the recognition or enforcement of foreign laws, religious laws, customs, or practices that conflict with these principles. The bill establishes definitions for key terms and outlines specific ways in which incompatible laws cannot be applied or enforced, including in contracts and court proceedings.
Key provisions
- Prohibits the recognition or enforcement of foreign laws incompatible with the U.S. Constitution.
- Defines ‘foreign law’ and ‘religious law, custom, or practice’ to include various forms of discriminatory or restrictive practices.
- Outlaws contractual provisions that allow for the application of incompatible foreign laws.
- Prevents U.S. courts from enforcing decisions rendered by foreign courts governed by incompatible laws.
- Restricts the use of forum non conveniens to ensure adequate constitutional protections for all litigants.
- Establishes that the Act reflects a strong public policy of the United States.
- Includes a severability clause, ensuring that other parts of the Act remain valid if one section is deemed unconstitutional.
- States that non-compliance with the Act constitutes reversible error on appeal.
Who is affected
- Federal courts and adjudicative bodies
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