Rep. Barry Moore introduces the Auto Bailout Accident Victims Recovery Act

Washington, D.C.- Today, Rep. Barry Moore (AL-02) and Rep. Troy Carter (LA-02) introduced the Auto Bailout Accident Victims Recovery Act. This legislation waives the statute of limitations for cases against the government related to the General Motors bailout that were filed on or before July 9, 2015. More than 5.8 million vehicles were recalled by General Motors in 2014 with manufacturing defects that led to injuries and deaths, but the right to collect damages from accidents before the 2009 auto bailout was given away when a court case decided that the government bailout shielded them from liability.

"The victims of General Motors' manufacturing defects should not have to go without compensation just because the government decided to pick winners and losers," said Congressman Moore. "This legislation makes sure that families who have been waiting for the better part of a decade finally receive the compensation they deserve."

“The AVRA corrects a longstanding injustice inflicted upon hundreds of accident victims across the nation during the 2009 Auto Bailout. I’m proud to introduce this bipartisan legislation which is a vital step to restore faith in our system by rectifying the decision that denied accident victims their rightful claims during a time of national crisis, reinforcing the principles of fairness and justice for everyone,” said Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (LA-02).