Bill · H.R. 5331· House(119-HR-5331)
Auto Bailout Accident Victims Recovery Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 9/11/2025
- Last activity
- 9/11/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Barry Moore
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the "Auto Bailout Accident Victims Recovery Act of 2025". It removes the statute of limitations for specific civil actions against the government regarding the General Motors bailout that were filed by July 9, 2015. The bill requires the United States to pay "just compensation" to eligible claimants who suffered death or personal injuries from vehicle defects. It also requires the Attorney General to report to Congress if a settlement is not reached within 60 days of the Act's enactment.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+6
Directly benefits victims of vehicle defects who may have permanent physical disabilities resulting from accidents.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+5
Waives the statute of limitations to allow victims' claims based on the 5th Amendment Takings Clause to proceed.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+3
Provides financial recovery for victims who may be in low-income brackets due to injury.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-2
The bill requires the US government to pay lump-sum compensations and interest, increasing government expenditure.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2
The bill mandates payments to eligible claimants, which increases government spending.
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?-1
Increases financial liabilities for the government to resolve legacy legal claims.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Payment for Victims: The bill provides "just compensation" to eligible claimants who filed claims based on death or personal injuries caused by vehicle defects manufactured, sold, or delivered by General Motors or its subsidiaries on or before June 1, 2009. (SEC. 2(b) and SEC. 3(2))
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Increased Compensation Amounts: "Just compensation" is defined as a lump-sum payment equal to 2.5 times the "allowed amount" from the June 3, 2021, final claims register, plus 3.5 percent annual interest compounded quarterly from July 10, 2009. (SEC. 3(4)(A) and (B))
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Legal Fee Coverage: The bill includes the payment of reasonable court-approved fees and costs to the counsel of record for the eligible complaint. (SEC. 3(4)(C))
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Removal of Time Barriers: By waiving the statute of limitations, the bill allows eligible civil actions alleging a violation of the takings clause of amendment V to proceed. (SEC. 2(a))
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 People With Disabilities+6Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Middle Class Households+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Due Process+5Improves Government Transparency+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+2Reduces Government Spending-2Reduces National Debt-2Improves Fiscal Responsibility-1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- 9/11/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Troy CarterDemocrat · Louisiana