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Introduced
07/27/2023
07/27/2023
In Committee
07/27/2023
07/27/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to provide for a right of action against Federal employees for violations of rights secured by the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Censorship Accountability Act, provides a right of action against federal employees for violations of rights secured by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Specifically, the bill allows individuals to sue federal employees, other than the President or Vice President, who deprive them of their First Amendment rights while acting under the color of federal law. The bill also allows for the recovery of reasonable attorney's fees by the prevailing party, and includes a severability clause to preserve the remainder of the bill if any part is found unconstitutional.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 07/27/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/2616/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s2616/BILLS-118s2616is.pdf |
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