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Common DreamsApr 17, 2026Opinion

Climate Defenders Warn GOP Immunity Bill Puts 'Big Oil Above the Law'

Senator Ted Cruz introduced legislation to prohibit liability against energy companies for damages related to the use of their products.

Climate Defenders Warn GOP Immunity Bill Puts 'Big Oil Above the Law'
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Republican lawmakers led by Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Harriet Hageman introduced the 'Stop Climate Shakedowns Act,' which seeks to grant fossil fuel companies immunity from climate-related lawsuits and state-level penalties.

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