118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 9563Protecting Americans from Russian Litigation Act of 2024

To amend title 28, United States Code, to limit the availability of civil actions affected by United States sanctions, and for other purposes.

Law
Introduced Sep 12, 2024
Last action Dec 4, 2024
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
Sep 12, 2024
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Referred
Sep 12, 2024
Judiciary
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Committee
Sep 25, 2024
Reported out
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House floor
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Senate
Dec 4, 2024
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Resolve Changes
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Signed
SummaryCRS Summary

This bill prohibits civil claims in federal court for harm resulting from the imposition of U.S. sanctions (e.g., export controls) impeding the performance of a contract.   The prohibition only applies if the U.S. sanctions went into effect after the date on which the contract was executed. 

Provisions · 3 sectionsEngrossed in House
Timeline · 10 actions
Dec 4, 2024
Received in the Senate.
Dec 3, 2024
Mr. Hunt moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Dec 3, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Dec 3, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9563.
Dec 3, 2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Dec 3, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 25, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 25, 2024
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Sep 12, 2024
Introduced in House
Sep 12, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.