# 117-hr-7794: Protecting Businesses From Frivolous COVID Lawsuits Act of 2022

117-hr-7794, Protecting Businesses From Frivolous COVID Lawsuits Act of 2022, is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5] (R-AZ); status Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-hr-7794
- Congress: 117
- Title: Protecting Businesses From Frivolous COVID Lawsuits Act of 2022
- Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
- Introduced: 2022-05-17
- Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5] (R-AZ)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Law
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Protecting Businesses From Frivolous COVID Lawsuits Act of 2022 This bill requires a specific jury instruction in a federal civil action for damages based on negligence arising from the transmission of COVID-19. Specifically, a court must instruct the jury that negligence may not be found solely on the basis of holding oneself open for business.

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## Sources
- [117-hr-7794 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/7794)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-7794 (as of 2025-11-18).