H.R. 162 · 119th Congress · House

First Amendment Accountability Act

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Introduced
Jan 3, 25
Passed House
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Passed Senate
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Sent to President
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Signed into Law
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Executive Summary

First Amendment Accountability Act

This bill creates a new federal cause of action for the deprivation of any rights, privileges, or immunities secured by the First Amendment by a federal employee acting under color of any statute, ordinance, custom, or usage of the United States.

The term federal employee means an individual, other than the President or Vice President, who occupies a position in the Executive Branch.

Action Timeline

2
  1. JAN 03, 2025House floor actions

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

  2. JAN 03, 2025Library of Congress

    Introduced in House

Committees

1

Judiciary Committee

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Referred: Jan 3, 2025

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