Bill > HR1432

This bill, known as the Let Injured Americans Be Legally Empowered (LIABLE) Act, aims to remove federal legal protections for COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers, allowing individuals to sue these manufacturers for losses caused by vaccine administration or use. Specifically, the bill nullifies existing federal laws that currently provide immunity or limit liability for vaccine manufacturers, including provisions in the Public Health Service Act. The legislation clarifies that individuals can still seek compensation through existing injury compensation programs like the Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program and the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, and importantly, participation in these programs does not prevent individuals from pursuing civil lawsuits. The bill defines a COVID-19 vaccine as any FDA-licensed or authorized vaccine designed to prevent, mitigate, or limit harm from COVID-19 or transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Notably, the bill has retroactive applicability, meaning it covers vaccine administrations that occurred before, on, or after the date of the Act's enactment, potentially opening up legal avenues for individuals who received COVID-19 vaccines during the pandemic.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1432/all-info