PROTECT USA Act of 2025

This bill prohibits U.S. companies deemed "integral to national interests" (primarily those in extractive industries like mining/energy, manufacturing, or critical minerals with significant government contracts or revenue from raw materials) from complying with foreign sustainability regulations, including the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. It bars such entities from undertaking required environmental or social impact assessments, reporting, or corrective actions under these foreign rules. Companies facing hardship may seek presidential exemptions within 30 days, considering impacts on U.S. jobs, supply chains, and economic security. The bill also prevents U.S. courts from recognizing foreign judgments against companies for non-compliance and allows legal action against entities taking adverse actions for refusing such foreign regulations.