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A bill for a right of action against Federal employees for violations of rights secured by the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, and for other purposes.

1/10/2025, 11:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 67

Bill 119 s 67, also known as the "Right of Action Against Federal Employees for First Amendment Violations Act," is a proposed piece of legislation in the United States Congress. The bill aims to provide individuals with the ability to take legal action against federal employees who violate their rights protected by the First Amendment of the US Constitution.

If passed, this bill would allow individuals to sue federal employees in their personal capacity for violating their First Amendment rights. This means that if a federal employee, such as a government official or law enforcement officer, infringes upon an individual's freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, or petition, the affected individual would have the right to seek damages through a civil lawsuit.

In addition to providing a right of action against federal employees for First Amendment violations, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes. While the specific details of these additional purposes are not outlined in the summary, it is likely that they are related to strengthening protections for individuals' constitutional rights and holding government officials accountable for their actions. Overall, Bill 119 s 67 seeks to empower individuals to defend their First Amendment rights against potential abuses by federal employees. If enacted, this legislation could have significant implications for the relationship between citizens and the government, as well as for the enforcement of constitutional protections in the United States.

Congressional Summary of S 67

Censorship 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.

Current Status of Bill S 67

Bill S 67 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 9, 2025. Bill S 67 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on January 9, 2025.  Bill S 67's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of January 9, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 67

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 67

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 67

A bill for a right of action against Federal employees for violations of rights secured by the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, and for other purposes.
A bill for a right of action against Federal employees for violations of rights secured by the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, and for other purposes.

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Cynthia Kirby

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11 months ago

Wat is this bill bout? Sounds like it could be good idea. #confused

Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 67

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