HR 1504 · 97th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Government Contractors Product Liability Act of 1981

Introduced 1981-01-29· Sponsored by Rep. McClory, Robert [R-IL-13]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Subcommittee Hearings Held.(1981-03-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Government Contractors' Product Liability Act of 1981 - Includes periods of military service in computing any period of limitation on the filing of an action by or against any person in military service to enforce any liability of a supplier of a product to the Government with respect to such product. Directs the Government to indemnify a supplier for product liability unless a court determines that such liability is a result of the supplier's negligence. Declares that the United States consents to be sued for indemnity under this Act. Permits the indemnification of a supplier only if the settlement or compromise of a product liability claim is approved by the Attorney General or an appropriate court adjudicating an action seeking indemnification. Requires any product supplied to a foreign government under a Federal program to be considered a product supplied to the United States Government for purposes of this Act.…

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Cosponsors (15)

6 Democrats9 Republicans