AEA Applauds Energy Champions Senator Cruz and Representative Hageman for Introducing Climate Liability Legislation

WASHINGTON DC (4/17/26) – Yesterday, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) introduced S.4340. This bill would bar frivolous lawsuits from green activist groups seeking damages, injunctions, or other relief for harms allegedly caused by the end use of energy products. Senators Ted Budd (R-NC), Tom Cotton (R-AR), and Mike Lee (R-UT) are cosponsoring the legislation. The House’s companion bill, H.R. 8330, was also introduced yesterday by Representative Harriet Hageman (R-WY).

American Energy Alliance President Tom Pyle released the following statement:

“Green left activists have always gone to extraordinary lengths to impose their anti-energy agenda on Americans. Filing sweeping lawsuits against oil and gas companies in an attempt to force policy outcomes they have failed to achieve in the legislative and administrative arenas is some of their most egregious work yet. This kind of politically motivated litigation threatens not only energy stability, security, and affordability but also the integrity of our legal system.

“We applaud Senator Cruz and Representative Hageman for taking the lead on this issue and introducing legislation to end climate lawfare. We look forward to working with them to end this reckless assault on affordable and reliable energy once and for all.”

AEA Experts Available For Interview On This Topic:

• Tom J. Pyle, President
• Kenny Stein, Vice President of Policy
• Alex Stevens, Manager of Policy and Communications

Additional Background Resources From AEA:

• The Supreme Court Should End Climate Lawfare Once and For All
• Foreign Billionaires Are Investing in American Energy Lawsuits

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