Bill Detail
H.R. 5437
Congress: 119
Title
Protection of Lawful Commerce in Stone Slab Products Act
Summary
Protection of Lawful Commerce in Stone Slab Products Act 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.
Sponsor
Rep. Tom McClintock [R-CA-5]
Status
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 7.
Status as of Sep 20, 4:29 AM · synced 12d ago
Introduced
2025-09-17
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Bill Engagement
Protection of Lawful Commerce in Stone Slab Products Act This bill prohibits civil actions in federal or state court against manufacturers or sellers of certain stone slab produ…
Lobbyists on the case
- American Association for Justice1 filing · 11 lobs
- Stephen Coffey2026 Q1American Association for Justice · Rep. Gene Green, Legal Intern; Rep. Matt Cartwright, Deputy Chief of Staff and House Appropriatio…
- Victor Diaz2026 Q1
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