H.R. 2224 · 117th Congress · House

History and Tradition Protection Act of 2021

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Introduced
Mar 26, 21
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

History and Tradition Protection Act of 2021

This bill limits the remedies available for certain civil actions involving the deprivation of rights under color of law.

Specifically, remedies will be limited to injunctive and declaratory relief for claims where the deprivation of rights consists of violation of a prohibition in the Constitution against the establishment of religion. Additionally, no attorney's fees shall be awarded in proceedings in vindication of civil rights with respect to such a claim concerning the actions of states and localities.

With regard to a claim brought against the United States or a federal official acting in his or her official capacity, the bill prohibits the award of reasonable fees and expenses of attorneys to the prevailing party.

Action Timeline

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  1. OCT 19, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

  2. MAR 26, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. MAR 26, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  4. MAR 26, 2021IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Committees

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Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

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Referred: Oct 19, 2021

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Judiciary Committee

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Referred: Mar 26, 2021

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