Bill · H.R. 4278· House(119-HR-4278)
Protect U.S. Companies from Foreign Regulatory Taxation Act
- Introduced
- 7/2/2025
- Last activity
- 7/2/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Scott Fitzgerald
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Protect U.S. Companies from Foreign Regulatory Taxation Act" aims to safeguard entities vital to United States national interests from foreign government actions. It prohibits Federal and State courts or agencies from recognizing or enforcing judgments against these entities regarding foreign digital market regulations unless Congress says otherwise. The President is granted authority to take actions deemed in the public interest to protect these entities from adverse foreign actions. To determine the public interest, the President must consider impacts on consumers, businesses, economic security, and foreign relations. This bill specifically addresses regulations that might impact digital services, such as interoperability or data disclosure requirements.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would business owners be better off under this?+7
The bill directly protects large, integral U.S. companies from foreign regulatory and legal actions.
Does this give the federal government more power?+6
The bill expands the President's authority to take actions to protect specific U.S. entities.
Is this likely to grow the economy?+5
Protecting U.S. digital entities from foreign regulatory burdens is intended to foster domestic economic growth.
The opposite· 3 of 8
Does this put more rules on large technology companies?-6
The bill explicitly works to prevent foreign regulators from enforcing digital market regulations on large tech entities.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?-5
The bill restricts the ability of courts to recognize and enforce foreign judgments, potentially limiting legal recourse.
Does this give people more control over their personal data?-4
The bill may impede foreign regulations designed to protect consumer data and privacy.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of U.S. Economic Interests: By preventing the enforcement of foreign judgments, the bill seeks to protect entities that contribute to economic growth, job creation, and prosperity (Section 2).
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Safeguarding National Security and Technology: The bill aims to protect the strategic advantage of United States technology and the development of artificial intelligence (Section 2).
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Defense Against Foreign Regulations: The bill provides a mechanism to protect companies from foreign laws that require the disclosure of intellectual property, proprietary algorithms, or trade secrets (Section 4, Definition 5).
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Presidential Oversight for Public Interest: The President has the authority to act to protect entities based on a determination of what is in the public interest, considering the impact on consumers and businesses (Section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Limits on Legal Recourse: The bill prohibits Federal and State courts or agencies from recognizing or enforcing certain judgments from foreign governments (Section 3, subsection a).
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Broad Presidential Authority: The President is authorized to take any action determined to be in the public interest to protect specific entities, which may impact foreign relations and existing international commitments (Section 3, subsection b).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+7
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+5Increases Job Creation+3Improves Consumer Protection-3
- Education And Technology
- Improves Intellectual Property Fairness+5Increases Big Tech Regulation-6Improves Data Privacy-4
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+6Improves Due Process-5Improves Privacy Rights-4Improves Government Transparency-2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+4Improves International Trade+3Improves International Alliances-4Improves Diplomatic Engagement-2
- 7/2/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House