119th Congress Law
H.R. 5437: Protection of Lawful Commerce in Stone Slab Products Act
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- Introduced (completed)
- Passed House (not reached)
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Summary
This bill prohibits civil actions in federal or state court against manufacturers or sellers of certain stone slab products. The term stone slab product includes a product made with quartz, mineral, crystal, glass, porcelain, or other stone, ceramic or similar material, that has been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce.
Specifically, the bill prohibits a civil action against a manufacturer or seller of a stone slab product for injuries arising from or related to the fabrication of the stone slab product by another party, including injuries caused by exposure to respirable silica or other substances.
The bill requires any such civil action that is pending on the date of enactment to be dismissed.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
No roll call votes have been held on this bill.
Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Andy Biggs R-AZOriginal
- Tom Emmer R-MN
- Earl Carter R-GA
- Darrell Issa R-CA
- Brian Jack R-GA
- Pete Stauber R-MN
- Jefferson Van Drew R-NJ
- Brad Finstad R-MN
- Laurel Lee R-FL
- Aaron Bean R-FL
- Russell Fry R-SC
- Brandon Gill R-TX
- Rich McCormick R-GA
- Matt Van Epps R-TN
- Barry Loudermilk R-GA
- Michelle Fischbach R-MN
Who scored on this bill
- 1Tom McClintock SponsorIntroduced, marked up2 events+12
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History
- Introduced in the House by Tom McClintock.
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- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 7.
- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.