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General Motors Bailout Act: Compensation for Defective Vehicle Victims

This act aims to provide compensation to individuals injured by defective General Motors vehicles who filed claims by July 9, 2015. It ensures that victims can receive fair compensation, regardless of the time elapsed since the incident. The law facilitates access to due financial resources for those who suffered due to manufacturing defects.
Key points
Waives the statute of limitations for lawsuits against the government related to the General Motors bailout, if claims were filed on or before July 9, 2015.
The U.S. government will pay compensation to eligible claimants who filed claims in the General Motors bankruptcy case, where injuries or death were caused by defects in vehicles manufactured on or before June 1, 2009.
Compensation will be 2.5 times the approved claim amount, plus interest and reasonable court-approved fees, without any offsets.
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Print number: 117_HR_7016
Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Troy [D-LA-2]
Process start date: 2022-03-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

General Motors Bailout Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7016.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-03-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Waives the statute of limitations for lawsuits against the government related to the General Motors bailout, if claims were filed on or before July 9, 2015.
  • The U.S. government will pay compensation to eligible claimants who filed claims in the General Motors bankruptcy case, where injuries or death were caused by defects in vehicles manufactured on or before June 1, 2009.
  • Compensation will be 2.5 times the approved claim amount, plus interest and reasonable court-approved fees, without any offsets.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Carter, Troy [D-LA-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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