Protecting Americans from Russian Litigation Act of 2025

The Protecting Americans from Russian Litigation Act would address a legal gap in U.S. law by limiting lawsuits filed by Russian entities against American companies. Currently, Russian courts can issue judgments against U.S. businesses that stopped operations in Russia due to U.S. sanctions, and Russian litigants can then use those foreign court decisions to sue American companies in U.S. federal courts or international arbitration. This bill would prevent such lawsuits from proceeding in American courts.

The legislation is designed to protect U.S. businesses that complied with U.S. government sanctions and export controls following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Supporters argue the bill closes a legal loophole that allows Russia to pursue retaliatory lawsuits against American companies for their good faith compliance with U.S. foreign policy. If enacted, the bill would shield American companies from liability in U.S. courts for actions taken to comply with federal sanctions.

The bill has passed committee review and is now eligible for a floor vote in the House. It has also advanced through the Senate Judiciary Committee, indicating bipartisan support for the measure.