House bill · H.R. 5437 (119th Congress)
Protection of Lawful Commerce in Stone Slab Products Act
U.S. House of Representatives
Sponsor: Tom McClintock (U.S. Representative, CA-5, Republican)
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Summary
Protection of Lawful Commerce in Stone Slab Products Act This bill prohibits civil actions in federal or state court against manufacturers or sellers of certain stone slab products. The term stone slab product includes a product made with quartz, mineral, crystal, glass, porcelain, or other stone, ceramic or similar material, that has been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce. Specifically, the bill prohibits a civil action against a manufacturer or seller of a stone slab product for injuries arising from or related to the fabrication of the stone slab product by another party, including injuries caused by exposure to respirable silica or other substances. The bill requires any such civil action that is pending on the date of enactment to be dismissed.
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Full history
- Jun 3, 2026
Committee vote
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Jun 3, 2026
Committee vote
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Jun 3, 2026
Committee vote
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Jun 3, 2026
Reported out of committee
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 7.
- Jun 3, 2026
Introduced
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 7.
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- Jun 3, 2026
Reported out of committee
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 7.
- Jun 3, 2026
Reported out of committee
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 7.
- Sep 17, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
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- Sep 17, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
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- Sep 17, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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