Infrastructure Expansion Act of 2025
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 6
- Latest action
- May 21, 2025
What it does
The Infrastructure Expansion Act of 2025 would prohibit absolute liability claims against property owners or contractors for elevation or gravity-related injuries on projects receiving federal assistance, tax incentives, or permitting requirements, replacing such standards with a comparative negligence approach where liability is apportioned based on fault. It would preempt conflicting state laws, require federal courts to have exclusive jurisdiction over such claims, and apply to projects where state or local governments accept federal financial assistance on or after January 1, 2026, without affecting existing workers’ compensation laws. The bill defines key terms including “absolute…
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Where it stands
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Who is involved
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Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.