End Foreign Abuse of United States Courts Act

This bill, titled the End Foreign Abuse of United States Courts Act, creates a new legal procedure to dismiss certain lawsuits filed by foreign governments and their agents against American individuals and organizations. It targets claims that are based on political opinions or protected First Amendment activities, such as speech, press freedom, or political participation, and applies only to lawsuits brought by countries designated as foreign adversaries or those with a pattern of frivolous litigation against U.S. persons. Under the bill, defendants can file a special motion to dismiss such claims within 60 days, which would pause related legal proceedings until the motion is decided within 90 days. If the motion is granted, the case is dismissed with prejudice, and the plaintiff may be ordered to pay the defendant's legal fees and costs, including potential punitive damages if the lawsuit was found to be intended to harass or cause unnecessary delay. The law includes exceptions for commercial disputes, government officials acting in their official capacity, and claims involving bodily injury or wrongful death.