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Limiting Liability for Critical Infrastructure Manufacturers in Wildfire Incidents

This new act aims to protect manufacturers of essential infrastructure components, like power grids or telecommunication networks, from lawsuits seeking damages caused by wildfires. This means these companies will face fewer costs related to wildfires, unless willful misconduct in design or production is proven. This could impact the availability and cost of insurance for citizens in wildfire-prone areas.
Key points
Manufacturers of critical infrastructure (e.g., power grids) will be immune from liability for claims resulting from wildfire incidents.
This immunity does not apply if willful misconduct in the design or production of equipment is proven.
The goal is to strengthen and maintain secure infrastructure, which may affect service stability but also citizens' ability to seek compensation for damages.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_4194
Sponsor: Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1]
Process start date: 2025-06-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Limiting Liability for Critical Infrastructure Manufacturers Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_4194.

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 2025-06-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Manufacturers of critical infrastructure (e.g., power grids) will be immune from liability for claims resulting from wildfire incidents.
  • This immunity does not apply if willful misconduct in the design or production of equipment is proven.
  • The goal is to strengthen and maintain secure infrastructure, which may affect service stability but also citizens' ability to seek compensation for damages.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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