Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- No direct environmental benefit identified
Risks
- No direct environmental risk identified
FederalUS CongressReferred
H.R. 9298: Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts Act
Rep. Derek Schmidt (R-KS)
H.R. 9298 status: Referred.
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
60OUT OF 100
Score:60/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact
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Constitutionality40%
Bipartisan20%
Public opinion30%
Bill summary
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Provides greater liability protection for firearms manufacturers and retailers.
- May reduce litigation costs for the firearms industry.
Risks
- Could potentially shield manufacturers from accountability for certain harms, impacting consumer confidence.
- May lead to increased legal battles over the scope of protections.
Society
Critical outlook
40%
Benefits
- Clarifies definitions to potentially reduce frivolous lawsuits against the firearms industry.
Risks
- Reduces avenues for victims to seek damages for harms caused by firearms.
- May weaken accountability for manufacturers and sellers in cases of misuse.
- Preempts state and local laws that offer additional protections or avenues for recourse.
Technology Industry
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Civic Accountability
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Public Health & Safety
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Confidence
High
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Analysis basis
Full bill text (Congress.gov)
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Warning
The bill's preemption clause could significantly limit state-level legal recourse.
Analysis scope
The bill amends existing law, so the full context of the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act is relevant.
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Where it stands
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- House and SenateUpcoming
- Final agreementUpcoming
- PresidentUpcoming
- EnactedUpcoming
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