Lawmaker Renews Bill to Block Lawsuits Against Firms Adhering to US Sanctions
Rep. Wesley Hunt, R-Texas, reintroduced a bill Nov. 20 that aims to protect American companies that are sued in federal court for complying with U.S. sanctions and export controls against Russia.
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The Protecting Americans From Russian Litigation Act, which the House passed near the end of the last Congress (see 2412040001), was referred to the House Judiciary Committee. Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, and Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced companion legislation in September (see 2510010053).