"The Stop Climate Shakedowns Act of 2026 would protect the oil and gas sector from liability, similar to a 2005 law that has largely blocked lawsuits against the firearms industry over gun violence."
"More than 70 state and local governments have sued oil companies for allegedly deceiving the public about the dangers of their products, prompting the Republican proposal to shield the industry."
"If passed, the new federal legislation would dismiss pending climate accountability lawsuits, void all climate superfund laws, and block similar future efforts, undermining the foundations of climate accountability measures."
"Hageman's bill would affirm that the federal government had exclusive authority over the regulation of greenhouse gases, but legal experts dispute that assertion, indicating a conflict over local versus federal jurisdiction."
Republican lawmakers are introducing bills that would grant oil and gas companies legal immunity from climate-related lawsuits and policies. The Stop Climate Shakedowns Act of 2026 aims to protect the industry from liability for emissions damages, similar to a 2005 law for firearms. This proposal seeks to counteract state and local climate accountability measures, which have seen over 70 governments suing oil companies. If enacted, the legislation would dismiss ongoing lawsuits and void existing climate superfund laws, undermining accountability efforts.
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