US HB7213 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: Introduced on June 15 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-06-15 - Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on June 15 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-06-15 - Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Provides statutory authority for individuals to sue and recover damages from federal officials for violations of their constitutional rights. Currently, individuals have a statutory right to bring such suits against state or local officials, commonly known as Section 1983 suits or Bivens actions. Although the statute does not explicitly authorize such suits against federal officials, the Supreme Court has found this right to be inferred from the Constitution.
Title
Bivens Act of 2020
Sponsors
| Rep. Henry Johnson [D-GA] | Rep. Jamie Raskin [D-MD] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-06-15 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
| 2020-06-15 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Civil actions and liability
Due process and equal protection
Government liability
Law
Law enforcement officers
Due process and equal protection
Government liability
Law
Law enforcement officers
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/7213/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7213/BILLS-116hr7213ih.pdf |
