H.R. 6194 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on the Judiciary, Nov 20, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryBlocks enforcement of certain Russian court judgments
This bill stops private parties from using U.S. courts to enforce judgments or arbitration decisions from foreign courts in specific situations. It applies when a foreign court ruling came about because following U.S. sanctions prevented someone from fulfilling a contract, or when a foreign court claimed authority based on U.S. sanctions. The federal government, however, can still file these types of claims in court.
How it affects you
This affects businesses and individuals who might otherwise have tried to enforce foreign court judgments in the United States. If you had a contract dispute in a foreign court that arose from U.S. sanctions, you would no longer be able to pursue those claims in American courts. The federal government retains the ability to pursue such claims on behalf of the country.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Nov 20, 2025)
Protecting Americans from Russian Litigation Act of 2025
This bill generally prohibits private parties from filing civil claims in federal or state court to enforce certain judgments or arbitration awards issued by foreign courts. The prohibition applies if (1) the foreign judgment or arbitration award arose from a claim where actions to comply with U.S. sanctions impeded the performance of a contract, or (2) the foreign court or tribunal asserted jurisdiction based on the imposition of U.S. sanctions or export controls (or a foreign law enacted in response to U.S. sanctions or export controls).
The bill provides an exception for the federal government, which may continue to file these claims.
The general prohibition established by this bill applies to claims that are pending on or after this bill's date of enactment.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 6194
A BILL
Protecting Americans from Russian Litigation Act of 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Wesley Hunt (R-TX-38) · Introduced Nov 20, 2025 · Law · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Mar 26, 2026: “Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.”