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Hageman and Cruz Propose Oil Immunity Bill Amid Sierra Club Protest

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What happened

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Harriet Hageman and Ted Cruz proposed a bill that would grant legal immunity to oil companies. This proposal coincided with a demonstration organized by the Sierra Club of Hawaii. The demonstration urged Hawaii’s Congressional Delegation to reject the bill, which is known as the “Stop Climate Shakedown” bill.

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Why it matters

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The proposed legislation would effectively provide legal immunity to oil companies. This action relates to the protection of the fossil fuel industry, which is a core business area for major oil and gas corporations.

From thegardenisland.com

Who's involved

  • Harriet HagemanUnited States Representative who proposed the immunity bill
  • Ted CruzAmerican politician who proposed the immunity bill
  • Sierra ClubEnvironmental nonprofit that organized a protest against the bill

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • ExxonMobilSpeculative

    ExxonMobil might benefit from reduced liability risk for fossil fuel supply chain entities.

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The entities involved

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