Countywide

Resolution would put LA on record against federal bill limiting climate lawsuits

The city would formally oppose the Stop Climate Shakedowns Act of 2026 and any law shielding oil companies from climate suits.

City Council· posted Oct 6Motion

Los Angeles would state its opposition to federal and state bills that would block cities from suing fossil fuel companies over climate damage and deceptive conduct. Councilmember Bob Blumenfield presented the resolution, which goes to the Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee.

What happens next

Referral to the Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee

Named in this record
Official portrait of Bob Blumenfield
Bob Blumenfield

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