Limiting Liability for Critical Infrastructure Manufacturers Act
Sponsored By: Representative 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
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
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.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
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
Rep. Strong, Dale W. [R-AL-5]
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
Roll Call Votes
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