Bill Name: LIABLE Act

Bill Number: HR-1432

Bill Author(s): Representative Chip Roy

Legislative Session / Year: 2025

State: Federal

AVFCA Position: Support

Bill Synopsis: The "Let Injured Americans Be Legally Empowered Act" (LIABLE Act) is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to eliminate any federal legal immunity currently afforded to manufacturers of COVID-19 vaccines with respect to lawsuits or liability claims. Specifically, the bill asserts that no federal law should protect these manufacturers from being sued, or limit their liability for any damages or losses caused by an administration or use of the COVID-19 vaccine. This includes a direct challenge to provisions within existing public health laws that have provided such immunity.

By enacting this bill, individuals who believe they have suffered harm due to a COVID-19 vaccine would have the explicit right to pursue legal action against the manufacturers of these vaccines. The bill ensures that individuals are not limited to seeking compensation solely through federal compensation programs, such as the Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program or the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. Instead, they retain the option to bring civil suits against manufacturers for any claims connected to vaccine-related injuries.

Furthermore, the LIABLE Act clarifies that its provisions apply retroactively, meaning that individuals can seek legal recourse regardless of when the vaccine was administered - be it before or after the enactment of this law. This legislation seeks to increase accountability for vaccine manufacturers and ensure that individuals who experience adverse effects from COVID-19 vaccinations have legal avenues available to seek redress for their injuries.