Auto Bailout Accident Victims Recovery Act of 2025

This bill would allow accident victims from the 2009 General Motors bailout to pursue legal claims against the federal government that would otherwise be barred by time limits. Specifically, it would waive the statute of limitations for civil actions filed on or before July 9, 2015, that allege violations of the Fifth Amendment's takings clause related to the bailout. If enacted, the bill would require the U.S. government to pay just compensation to eligible claimants through the standard federal claims process.

Proponents argue the bill addresses what they view as an injustice to accident victims whose claims were eliminated during the 2009 bailout, while other affected parties received compensation. The legislation is bipartisan, introduced by Representatives Barry Moore (R-AL) and Troy Carter (D-LA). The bill is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House.