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Stop Climate Shakedowns Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-8330| House 
| Updated: 4/16/2026
Harriet M. Hageman

Harriet M. Hageman

Republican Representative

Wyoming

Cosponsors (20)
Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)Trent Kelly (Republican)Warren Davidson (Republican)Mike Collins (Republican)Beth Van Duyne (Republican)Derek Schmidt (Republican)Brandon Gill (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)August Pfluger (Republican)Nicholas J. Begich (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Russ Fulcher (Republican)James Gallagher (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to protect the energy industry from liability related to climate change by asserting federal preemption over greenhouse gas emissions regulation. It declares that the regulation of greenhouse gas emissions and climate change falls exclusively under Federal law and agencies, thereby preempting state-level actions. The bill's stated purposes include promoting affordable, abundant, and reliable energy resources, ensuring U.S. energy self-sufficiency, and strengthening the economy. A central provision of the Act is the prohibition of "qualified liability actions" in any Federal or State court. These actions include "climate suits," defined as any legal action seeking damages or other relief against an energy business for alleged past or future harm from climate change, including those based on marketing or alleged misrepresentation. The bill also voids any "energy penalty laws," which are state laws or regulations imposing liability on energy businesses for climate change costs or harms. Furthermore, the Act mandates the immediate dismissal of all pending "qualified liability actions" upon its enactment. It explicitly states that no private right of action or claim shall be maintained, implied, or inferred under any State law concerning climate change-related harms from greenhouse gas emissions. Congress finds that state efforts to impose such liability invade federal jurisdiction, lack scientific credibility, and undermine national security and economic stability, thus justifying federal intervention under the Commerce Clause.
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Timeline
Apr 16, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4340
Introduced in Senate
Apr 16, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 16, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • April 16, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4340
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 16, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 16, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Energy

Related Bills

  • S 119-4340: Stop Climate Shakedowns Act of 2026

Stop Climate Shakedowns Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-8330| House 
| Updated: 4/16/2026
This bill aims to protect the energy industry from liability related to climate change by asserting federal preemption over greenhouse gas emissions regulation. It declares that the regulation of greenhouse gas emissions and climate change falls exclusively under Federal law and agencies, thereby preempting state-level actions. The bill's stated purposes include promoting affordable, abundant, and reliable energy resources, ensuring U.S. energy self-sufficiency, and strengthening the economy. A central provision of the Act is the prohibition of "qualified liability actions" in any Federal or State court. These actions include "climate suits," defined as any legal action seeking damages or other relief against an energy business for alleged past or future harm from climate change, including those based on marketing or alleged misrepresentation. The bill also voids any "energy penalty laws," which are state laws or regulations imposing liability on energy businesses for climate change costs or harms. Furthermore, the Act mandates the immediate dismissal of all pending "qualified liability actions" upon its enactment. It explicitly states that no private right of action or claim shall be maintained, implied, or inferred under any State law concerning climate change-related harms from greenhouse gas emissions. Congress finds that state efforts to impose such liability invade federal jurisdiction, lack scientific credibility, and undermine national security and economic stability, thus justifying federal intervention under the Commerce Clause.
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Timeline
Apr 16, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4340
Introduced in Senate
Apr 16, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 16, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • April 16, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4340
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 16, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 16, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Harriet M. Hageman

Harriet M. Hageman

Republican Representative

Wyoming

Cosponsors (20)
Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)Trent Kelly (Republican)Warren Davidson (Republican)Mike Collins (Republican)Beth Van Duyne (Republican)Derek Schmidt (Republican)Brandon Gill (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)August Pfluger (Republican)Nicholas J. Begich (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Russ Fulcher (Republican)James Gallagher (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Energy

Related Bills

  • S 119-4340: Stop Climate Shakedowns Act of 2026
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted