S3983Referred to Committee
End Foreign Abuse of United States Courts Act
Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber4
Passed Both5
Signed into Law119th
Congress
2026-03-04
Introduced
1
Cosponsors
S
ⓘType
Sponsor
Jeanne Shaheen
Democrat · NH · Senator
Votes with party: 72.5% (824 recorded votes)
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Cosponsors (1)
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Plain-English Summary
This bill would make it harder for foreign individuals and companies to sue people or businesses in U.S. courts by requiring them to post a bond (a financial deposit) to cover potential legal costs if they lose their case. The measure aims to prevent what supporters see as frivolous lawsuits filed by foreign parties who have little connection to the United States, while potentially discouraging legitimate claims from international plaintiffs who cannot afford the upfront costs.
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