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Introduced
08/02/2024
08/02/2024
In Committee
08/02/2024
08/02/2024
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 add the phrase "of the United States or" before "of any State." This change would expand the ability of individuals to seek civil action against federal government officials who have violated their rights, in addition to state and local officials.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (12)
Hank Johnson (D)*,
Jasmine Crockett (D),
Danny Davis (D),
Chuy García (D),
Raúl Grijalva (D),
Pramila Jayapal (D),
Summer Lee (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D),
Jamie Raskin (D),
Jan Schakowsky (D),
Rashida Tlaib (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 08/02/2024)
Taxonomy
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ General Civil Rights
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Civil Law and Procedure
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/9262/all-info | 08/04/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr9262/BILLS-118hr9262ih.pdf | 09/06/2024 |
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