In a story published yesterday, Roll Call reports that federal COVID liability protection legislation will be a “red line priority for Republicans,” in the words of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. President Trump is also quoted as backing the measure. Roll Call also interviewed Senator John Cornyn, who is drafting the legislation at the Majority Leader’s request. TCJL figures prominently in the article, along with TLR, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and the National Association of Manufacturers, as prime movers of the legislative effort. Here is a link to the full article: https://www.rollcall.com/2020/05/21/corporations-and-consumer-groups-battle-over-covid-19-liability/
