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This bill, known as the "First Amendment Accountability Act," provides a legal mechanism for citizens to sue federal employees who violate their First Amendment rights. Specifically, the bill allows individuals to take legal action against federal employees who, while acting under official authority, deprive someone of their First Amendment rights (such as freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, or petition). The bill includes several key provisions: it enables injured parties to seek redress through legal actions like lawsuits, allows courts to award reasonable attorney's fees to the prevailing party, and defines federal employees as individuals in executive branch agencies (excluding the President and Vice President). Importantly, the bill prevents federal employees from suing their own employers for actions within their job scope. The legislation also includes a severability clause, meaning that if any part of the act is found unconstitutional, the rest of the act remains valid. This bill aims to provide a clearer legal pathway for individuals to seek compensation and accountability when federal employees infringe upon their constitutional rights.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/162/all-info