Infrastructure Expansion Act of 2017
Sponsored By: Representative Faso, John J. [R-NY-19]
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Summary
Infrastructure Expansion Act of 2017 This bill precludes absolute liability in any action against a property owner or contractor for projects that are federally owned or operated or are receiving federal financial assistance for infrastructure and transportation development for any injury associated with an elevation- or gravity-related risk occurring on those projects. In any such claim, a state shall apply a liability standard that considers the comparative negligence of the injured person, when such negligence is a proximate cause of an injury.
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Faso, John J. [R-NY-19]
NY • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Collins, Chris [R-NY-27]
NY • R
Sponsored 9/28/2017
Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21]
NY • R
Sponsored 10/4/2017
Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]
NY • R
Sponsored 10/5/2017
Rep. Reed, Tom [R-NY-23]
NY • R
Sponsored 10/10/2017
Roll Call Votes
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