To provide for a right of action against Federal employees for violations of First Amendment rights.

1/10/2025, 9:05 AM
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill 119 hr 162, also known as the "Federal Employee Accountability Act," aims to establish a legal recourse for individuals whose First Amendment rights have been violated by federal employees. The bill allows individuals to bring a civil action against federal employees who have infringed upon their freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, or petition.

Under this legislation, individuals can seek damages and injunctive relief against federal employees who have violated their First Amendment rights. The bill also includes provisions for attorney's fees and costs to be awarded to the prevailing party in such cases.

The purpose of this bill is to hold federal employees accountable for any violations of the First Amendment and to ensure that individuals have a means of seeking redress for such violations. The bill does not target any specific group or agency, but rather seeks to protect the fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution. Overall, the Federal Employee Accountability Act aims to uphold the principles of free speech and expression enshrined in the First Amendment, and to provide a mechanism for individuals to seek justice in cases where their rights have been infringed upon by federal employees.
Congress
119

Number
HR - 162

Introduced on
2025-01-03

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill 119 hr 162, also known as the "Federal Employee Accountability Act," aims to establish a legal recourse for individuals whose First Amendment rights have been violated by federal employees. The bill allows individuals to bring a civil action against federal employees who have infringed upon their freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, or petition.

Under this legislation, individuals can seek damages and injunctive relief against federal employees who have violated their First Amendment rights. The bill also includes provisions for attorney's fees and costs to be awarded to the prevailing party in such cases.

The purpose of this bill is to hold federal employees accountable for any violations of the First Amendment and to ensure that individuals have a means of seeking redress for such violations. The bill does not target any specific group or agency, but rather seeks to protect the fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution. Overall, the Federal Employee Accountability Act aims to uphold the principles of free speech and expression enshrined in the First Amendment, and to provide a mechanism for individuals to seek justice in cases where their rights have been infringed upon by federal employees.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo provide for a right of action against Federal employees for violations of First Amendment rights.

Comments

APPROVED
KP
Kiana Parrott
@fingerroot_crawford_kinh_gioi57763
This bill is a joke! It's just another way for the government to control us and take away our rights. I can't believe they're trying to pass this crap. It's ridiculous! #NotMyGovernment #FirstAmendmentRights #NoThanks

APPROVED
DE
Donovan Eason
@east_asian_pepper_glenkeith_culantro75058
I totally support this bill, it's about time those Federal employees are held accountable for violating our First Amendment rights. It's just not right, you know? But what do you think will happen in the short term because of it?

Recent Activity

Latest Action1/3/2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.