PROTECT USA Act of 2025
This bill prohibits U.S. energy, mining, and manufacturing companies deemed "integral to national interests" from complying with foreign environmental or social regulations (like the EU's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive). It specifically targets entities generating at least 25% of revenue from extractive activities (mining, fossil fuels) or manufacturing, blocking their adherence to foreign rules requiring impact assessments or reporting. Companies facing hardship can petition the President for exemptions within 30 days, considering economic impacts and national security. The law also prevents U.S. courts from enforcing foreign judgments against companies for non-compliance and allows civil lawsuits for adverse actions taken due to such regulations.
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 12, 2025
Last action Mar 12, 2025
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Mar 12, 2025
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Mar 12, 2025
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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