HR4194119th CongressWALLET

Limiting Liability for Critical Infrastructure Manufacturers Act

Sponsored By: Representative Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1]

Introduced

Summary

Creates broad liability immunity for manufacturers of critical infrastructure equipment. The bill would bar federal and state lawsuits for losses caused by wildfires tied to that equipment unless a court finds the maker engaged in willful misconduct in the design or production of the equipment. Covered entities are those labeled "critical infrastructure" under the USA PATRIOT Act and manufacturers in the critical manufacturing sector as defined by the 2022 Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act.

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Bill Overview

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Wildfire lawsuit shield for critical infrastructure makers

If enacted, this would make many makers of critical infrastructure equipment immune from most wildfire‑related lawsuits. You could still sue if you prove the maker acted with willful misconduct in design or production. The shield would apply under both federal and state law. It would use existing federal definitions to decide who counts as a covered manufacturer. For homeowners, renters, small businesses, and local governments, this could reduce chances to recover money from these makers after a fire.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

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

IA • R

Cosponsors

  • Latta

    OH • R

    Sponsored 6/26/2025

  • Tiffany

    WI • R

    Sponsored 6/26/2025

  • Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]

    GA • R

    Sponsored 7/16/2025

  • Evans (CO)

    CO • R

    Sponsored 7/21/2025

  • Onder

    MO • R

    Sponsored 7/21/2025

  • Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6]

    VA • R

    Sponsored 9/15/2025

  • Schmidt

    KS • R

    Sponsored 9/18/2025

  • Obernolte

    CA • R

    Sponsored 9/30/2025

  • Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6]

    AL • R

    Sponsored 10/8/2025

  • Strong

    AL • R

    Sponsored 10/8/2025

  • Fulcher

    ID • R

    Sponsored 12/4/2025

  • Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 12/4/2025

  • Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 12/4/2025

  • Balderson

    OH • R

    Sponsored 12/9/2025

  • Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1]

    TN • R

    Sponsored 12/11/2025

  • Nehls

    TX • R

    Sponsored 12/11/2025

  • Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 12/16/2025

  • Haridopolos

    FL • R

    Sponsored 1/21/2026

  • Rep. Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6]

    OH • R

    Sponsored 1/23/2026

  • Rep. Patronis, Jimmy [R-FL-1]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 2/3/2026

  • Fitzgerald

    WI • R

    Sponsored 2/4/2026

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