PROTECT USA Act of 2026 Prevent Regulatory Overreach from Turning...
To prohibit entities integral to the national interests of the United States from participating in any foreign sustainability due diligence regulation, including the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive of the European Union, and for other purposes.
This bill aims to stop American companies essential to national interests from participating in foreign sustainability regulations, specifically the European Union's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. It seeks to prevent these regulations from targeting U.S. companies and potentially harming the national economy.
The bill would mainly affect U.S. companies that are considered vital to national interests. By prohibiting their participation in foreign sustainability regulations, the bill aims to protect these companies from regulatory burdens that could negatively impact their operations and competitiveness.
HB9385 was introduced on June 22, 2026, and has been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on the Judiciary. As of now, the bill is in its initial stages of consideration, with committee review to follow.
