What does Preamble of Infrastructure Expansion Act of 2025 do?

This bill aims to preclude absolute liability in legal actions against property owners or contractors. The bill applies to projects that receive Federal financial assistance for infrastructure and transportation development. The bill's stated purpose is to address liability concerns related to federally funded infrastructure projects.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Infrastructure Expansion Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Infrastructure Expansion Act of 2025.

What does PRESERVATION OF FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR INFRASTRUCTURE of Infrastructure Expansion Act of 2025 do?

This section aims to preserve federal financial assistance for infrastructure and transportation development by limiting liability standards. It prohibits absolute liability for injuries associated with elevation or gravity-related risks on projects receiving federal financial assistance, tax incentives, or subject to federal permitting. States are required to apply a comparative negligence liability standard for such claims, superseding any existing absolute liability laws. Federal courts have exclusive jurisdiction over claims arising under this Act. The definition of 'Federal financial assistance' includes various forms of funding, such as grants, loans, tax credits, and Build America Bonds. The term 'project' encompasses a wide range of construction, repair, and alteration activities related to infrastructure and transportation. The section clarifies that workers' compensation laws are not preempted by this Act. This section applies to claims arising from projects where a state or local government accepts federal financial assistance on or after January 1, 2026.

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Infrastructure Expansion Act of 2025

Last updated: 5/21/2025 · Introduced: 5/21/2025

Author: Nicholas Langworthy (R-NY)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill limits liability for property owners and contractors on infrastructure projects receiving federal funding, tax incentives, or federal permits.
It mandates that states apply a comparative negligence standard for injury claims related to elevation or gravity risks on these projects, replacing absolute liability.
Federal courts will have exclusive jurisdiction over legal claims arising from projects receiving federal financial assistance under this Act, starting January 1, 2026.

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