S3983Referred to Committee

End Foreign Abuse of United States Courts Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-03-04
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1
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Sponsor

Jeanne Shaheen
Jeanne Shaheen
Democrat · NH · Senator
Votes with party: 47.2% (318 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (1)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-03-04

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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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