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Compensation for General Motors Bailout Accident Victims: Waiving Statute of Limitations

This act allows victims of accidents caused by defective General Motors vehicles, who filed lawsuits by July 9, 2015, to seek compensation from the U.S. government, even if the statute of limitations has passed. This means that individuals injured or killed due to GM vehicle defects, covered by the government bailout, can receive fair compensation for their losses, including damages for death or personal injuries, plus interest and legal fees.
Key points
Waives the statute of limitations for lawsuits against the U.S. government related to defective General Motors vehicles, filed on or before July 9, 2015.
The U.S. government will pay just compensation to eligible claimants, equal to 2.5 times the allowed claim amount, plus interest and reasonable legal fees.
Applies to individuals who suffered death or personal injuries caused by or attributable to alleged defects in GM vehicles manufactured or sold on or before June 1, 2009.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5331
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1]
Process start date: 2025-09-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Auto Bailout Accident Victims Recovery Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_5331.

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 2025-09-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Waives the statute of limitations for lawsuits against the U.S. government related to defective General Motors vehicles, filed on or before July 9, 2015.
  • The U.S. government will pay just compensation to eligible claimants, equal to 2.5 times the allowed claim amount, plus interest and reasonable legal fees.
  • Applies to individuals who suffered death or personal injuries caused by or attributable to alleged defects in GM vehicles manufactured or sold on or before June 1, 2009.
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. Moore, Barry [R-AL-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 2025-12-23.

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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