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BillHR 6194 · 119

Protecting Americans from Russian Litigation Act of 2025

Introduced
Nov 20, 2025
Cosponsors
7
Traction
0
Last Action
Mar 26, 2026

Bill Summary

Prohibits Russian nationals from suing US citizens in Russian courts for defamation related to Russian war crimes, and restricts US courts from enforcing such Russian judgments. Requires US courts to dismiss lawsuits related to Russian war crimes if they are deemed to be against US public policy.

Sponsored By

Wesley Hunt
Republican · Texas · House

Bill Journey

  1. Nov 20, 2025
  3. Mar 26, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects US citizens who speak out against Russian war crimes, as it protects them from being sued in Russian courts. It also impacts Russian nationals who may be seeking to enforce defamation judgments against US citizens in US courts, as those judgments would no longer be enforceable.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
8backers
  • Democratic3
  • Republican5
Cross-party cosponsors3 · 43%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (7)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMilitary & Foreign
CommitteeHouse Committee (sample)Sample
IntroducedNov 20, 2025
Last UpdatedMar 26, 2026
Latest ActionOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Subjects
  • Military

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.