United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 17 R cosponsors

HR 5437 — Protection of Lawful Commerce in Stone Slab Products Act

Last action — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 7.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced September 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 17 sponsors

    1 primary, 16 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (17 R).

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In plain language

The bill addresses liability for stone slab products in commerce.

This bill seeks to establish protections against liability claims for businesses involved in the commerce of stone slab products. It aims to clarify the circumstances under which those involved in the sale and distribution of these products can be held liable.

What this means for you
  • Small Business: This bill means small businesses selling stone slab products may be protected from costly liability claims.

Summary

Protection of Lawful Commerce in Stone Slab Products ActThis 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.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  2. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 7.

  3. Introduced in House

  4. Introduced in House

  5. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 16 co-sponsors · 530 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (16)

Not signed on (530)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 5437 do?
Protection of Lawful Commerce in Stone Slab Products ActThis 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.
Who sponsors HR 5437?
HR 5437 is sponsored by McClintock, Tom (Republican), Biggs, Andy (Republican), Emmer, Tom (Republican), Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" (Republican), Issa, Darrell (Republican), Stauber, Pete (Republican), Jack, Brian (Republican), Van Drew, Jefferson (Republican), Finstad, Brad (Republican), Lee, Laurel M. (Republican), Bean, Aaron (Republican), Fry, Russell (Republican), Gill, Brandon (Republican), McCormick, Richard (Republican), Van Epps, Matt (Republican), Loudermilk, Barry (Republican), and Fischbach, Michelle (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 5437?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced September 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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