Bill · H.R. 1432· House(119-HR-1432)
LIABLE Act
- Introduced
- 2/18/2025
- Last activity
- 2/18/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Chip Roy
- Cosponsors
- - 11 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "LIABLE Act," aims to prevent federal laws from protecting COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers from legal liability. It seeks to ensure that manufacturers cannot be made immune from suits or have their liability limited regarding claims for losses related to the administration or use of these vaccines. The Act specifically mentions that existing sections of the Public Health Service Act would no longer grant this immunity. Furthermore, the bill allows individuals to still seek compensation through existing programs like the Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program. This legislation applies to vaccine uses occurring before, on, or after the date it is enacted.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+6
The bill increases consumer protection by allowing individuals to sue vaccine manufacturers for losses caused by COVID-19 vaccines.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+5
The bill expands the legal recourse available to individuals by removing statutory immunity for vaccine manufacturers.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+3
The bill provides low-income individuals with the legal standing to seek damages for vaccine-related injuries.
The opposite
Does this make health care easier to get in general?-2
The bill may increase legal risks for manufacturers, which could potentially influence vaccine availability or distribution strategies.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Legal Accountability: This bill prevents federal laws from making manufacturers immune from suit or limiting their liability regarding losses caused by or relating to a COVID-19 vaccine (Section 2(a)). This could empower individuals to hold manufacturers accountable through legal action.
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Preservation of Compensation Options: Individuals are not prohibited from seeking compensation through the Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program or the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (Section 2(b)). This ensures that existing paths for seeking relief remain available.
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Right to Civil Action: An individual is not precluded from bringing a civil action even if they have already sought or received compensation through the Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program or the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (Section 2(c)). This provides people with multiple avenues to address their claims.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
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 Low Income Households+3Good For Middle Class Households+3Good For People With Disabilities+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+6
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Due Process+5
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access-2
- 4/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/27/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/24/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 2/18/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 7 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Josh BrecheenRepublican · Oklahoma
Michael CloudRepublican · Texas
Elijah CraneRepublican · Arizona
Warren DavidsonRepublican · Ohio
Russ FulcherRepublican · Idaho
Paul GosarRepublican · Arizona
Andy HarrisRepublican · Maryland
Clay HigginsRepublican · Louisiana
Thomas MassieRepublican · Kentucky
Ralph NormanRepublican · South Carolina
Scott PerryRepublican · Pennsylvania