House Republicans advance bill to limit climate liability lawsuits against fossil fuel firms

Congressional Republicans are pushing legislation designed to shield energy companies from legal claims over their role in climate change, as courts increasingly entertain climate damages suits.

First covered Sep 15, 2026 · 4:22 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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11d Inside Climate News Congressional Republicans Aim to Shield Fossil Fuel Companies From Climate Lawsuits — Republicans in Congress are continuing their efforts to shield the fossil fuel industry from legal liability for its role in unleashing the heat-trapping gases…

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congress.gov Text (congress.gov)

cruz.senate.gov Stop Climate Shakedowns Act Of 2026 (cruz.senate.gov)

epa.gov 12674 Carbon Pollution Standards Repeal Frm Preamble 20260914 (epa.gov)

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foxnews.com Scalise, GOP lawmakers call Boulder County climate suit a 'war on American energy' | Fox News

climateintegrity.org Republican lawmakers introduce bills to put Big Oil above the law | Center for Climate Integrity

smartcitiesdive.com City and state climate litigation would be banned under new federal GOP bill | Smart Cities Dive

Appeared in: 2026-09-16 (#6)

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