PROTECT USA Act of 2025
Rep. Fitzgerald Introduces PROTECT USA Act to Stop US Firms from Following Foreign Green Laws
The PROTECT USA Act of 2025 is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been sent to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the House Committee on the Judiciary for review. The bill is actively moving forward as it waits for these committees to examine its details.
Legislative Progress
This bill faces a difficult path because it could cause major trade disputes with the European Union and currently lacks support from both parties.
Key Points
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Small businesses in extractive or manufacturing sectors that also do business with the federal government would be prohibited from complying with EU sustainability rules. For those that export to Europe, this could force them to choose between U.S. compliance and access to European markets, potentially losing significant revenue. However, they would also be freed from costly environmental reporting burdens imposed by foreign governments.
“does business with any part of the Federal Government, including Federal contract awards or leases”
Milestones
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
PROTECT USA Act of 2025
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