Protecting Our Courts from Foreign Manipulation Act

Prohibition of Foreign State Influence: The bill prohibits foreign states and sovereign wealth funds from providing monetary support for initiating or litigating civil actions where they are not named parties, which limits their direct financial involvement in litigation. (Section 2(a)(1)(A))

Prevention of Contingent Payment Agreements: It prohibits agreements that create a right to receive payments contingent on litigation proceeds if that money is sourced from a foreign state or sovereign wealth fund. (Section 2(a)(2))

Increased Transparency through Disclosure: Parties or counsel must disclose the name, address, and citizenship/incorporation of foreign persons, states, or sovereign wealth funds providing monetary support, as well as the specific source of the money. (Section 2(c)(1)(A))

Enhanced Oversight and Reporting: The Attorney General is required to submit annual reports to Congress detailing the identities of foreign funders, the judicial districts involved, and estimated amounts of foreign-sourced money used in litigation. (Section 3)

Risk of Case Dismissal: Any civil action where monetary support from a foreign state or sovereign wealth fund has been used must be dismissed with prejudice. (Section 2(b)(2))

Risk of Judgment Relief: Final judgments in civil actions where such prohibited monetary support was used may be subject to being relieved upon a motion. (Section 2(b)(3))

Invalidation of Agreements: Any obligation to provide monetary support or any agreement created in violation of the funding prohibitions is considered null and void. (Section 2(b)(1))

Potential Sanctions: Failure to comply with the required disclosures, productions, or certifications can result in sanctions under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. (Section 2(d))