H.R. 9385 · In committee · International Affairs

PROTECT USA Act of 2026

What it does

Prohibits entities integral to U.S. national interests from complying with foreign sustainability due diligence regulations, including the European Union's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive.
Exempts actions taken to comply with U.S. statutes or in ordinary business course, such as responding to consumer or investor information requests.
Establishes a process allowing entities to petition the President for exemptions from the compliance prohibition based on hardship, with presumption of approval unless President denies within 30 days with written explanation.
Prohibits adverse actions against U.S. entities for compliance with this Act and bars U.S. courts from recognizing foreign court judgments against U.S. entities related to foreign sustainability due diligence regulations.
Authorizes the President to take actions in the public interest to protect covered entities from adverse actions and imposes civil penalties of up to one million dollars for violations.

Sep 16, 2026: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 20.

Committee: House Energy and Commerce