Stop Climate Shakedowns Act of 2026
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The Stop Climate Shakedowns Act of 2026 aims to prevent lawsuits against energy companies for damages related to climate change. It prohibits states from imposing liability on energy businesses for alleged harms resulting from their operations, including marketing or speech. The bill asserts that climate regulation is solely the responsibility of the federal government and seeks to protect energy industries from state-level legal challenges.
Key provisions
- Prohibits lawsuits against energy companies for climate-related damages.
- Voids state energy penalty laws that seek to hold energy businesses liable for climate change impacts.
- Asserts exclusive federal jurisdiction over climate regulation and emissions.
- Requires dismissal of any pending climate lawsuits.
- Defines ‘climate suit’ and ‘energy penalty law’ to clarify the scope of prohibited actions.
- Specifies that greenhouse gases are covered under the definition of ‘energy’.
- Clarifies the definition of ‘person engaged in the energy business’.
- Establishes that climate regulation is exclusively under federal law.
Who is affected
- Energy companies (mining, extraction, production, etc.)
- States
- Local municipalities
- Litigants bringing climate lawsuits
- Legal professionals involved in climate litigation
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