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Bivens Act of 2020
2/8/2022, 11:16 PM
Congressional Summary of HR 7213
Bivens Act of 2020
This bill 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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7213
Bill HR 7213 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 15, 2020. Bill HR 7213 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 15, 2020. Bill HR 7213's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of June 15, 2020
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7213
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7213
Primary Policy Focus
LawPotential Impact Areas
- Civil actions and liability
- Due process and equal protection
- Government liability
- Law enforcement officers
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7213
Bivens Act of 2020
To provide a civil remedy for an individual whose rights have been violated by a person acting under Federal authority, and for other purposes.
Bivens Act of 2020
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7213
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