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Introduced
08/01/2024
08/01/2024
In Committee
08/01/2024
08/01/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to provide a civil remedy for an individual whose rights have been violated by a person acting under Federal authority, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Bivens Act of 2024, aims to provide a civil remedy for individuals whose rights have been violated by a person acting under federal authority. The key provision of the bill is an amendment to Section 1979 of the Revised Statutes (also known as 42 U.S.C. 1983), which would allow individuals to bring civil actions against persons acting under federal authority, in addition to those acting under state authority. This change would expand the scope of the existing law, which currently only applies to actions taken under state authority.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Sheldon Whitehouse (D)*,
Mazie Hirono (D),
Ed Markey (D),
Alex Padilla (D),
Peter Welch (D),
Ron Wyden (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 08/01/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/4940/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s4940/BILLS-118s4940is.pdf |
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