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.
The bill, known as the PROTECT USA Act of 2026, aims to prevent U.S. companies critical to national interests from being subject to foreign sustainability regulations, particularly the European Union's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. This legislation seeks to protect American businesses from foreign regulatory requirements that could affect their operations and competitiveness.
This bill would impact U.S. companies that are essential to national interests, ensuring they are not forced to comply with foreign sustainability regulations. This could include various industries such as energy, manufacturing, and technology, where strict foreign regulations might impose additional burdens or costs. By preventing these companies from being subject to foreign due diligence requirements, the bill aims to support their operations and maintain their status as key players in the national economy.
As of June 22, 2026, the bill has been introduced and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on the Judiciary. On September 16, 2026, the House Committee considered the bill, marked it up, and ordered it to be reported by a vote of 25 to 20. The bill is currently in the process of further legislative review and potential amendments.
