Prevent Russian entities from using American courts to harass or intimidate United States citizens.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Protecting Americans from Russian Litigation Act of 2025?
As of May 3, 2026, the Senate has passed S. 2934 and the bill is held at the desk. The House must now act to schedule a floor vote, but historical data shows that bills passing one chamber often fail to become law. The primary constraint is the discretion of House leadership to bring the measure to the floor for a final vote.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Protecting Americans from Russian Litigation Act of 2025 (S. 2934 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 9563 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 9563 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
John Cornyn (R-TX)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
