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Accountability for Federal Law Enforcement Act

12/31/2022, 5:27 AM

Congressional Summary of S 2103

Accountability for Federal Law Enforcement Act

This bill revises procedures regarding an individual's right to file civil actions for deprivation of rights under color of law.

The bill (1) provides statutory authority for individuals to sue federal law enforcement officers (current law restricts the ability of an individual to file a lawsuit against a federal law enforcement officer in many cases); and (2) makes federal law enforcement agencies liable for the conduct of an officer, regardless of whether the officer has a qualified immunity defense.

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Current Status of Bill S 2103

Bill S 2103 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 17, 2021. Bill S 2103 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on June 17, 2021.  Bill S 2103's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4625-4626) as of June 17, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2103

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
8
Democrat Cosponsors
7
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
1

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2103

Primary Policy Focus

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Potential Impact Areas

- Civil actions and liability
- Constitution and constitutional amendments
- Due process and equal protection
- Government liability
- Law enforcement administration and funding
- Law enforcement officers

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2103

A bill to amend the Revised Statutes of the United States to hold certain public employers liable in civil actions for deprivation of rights, and for other purposes.
Accountability for Federal Law Enforcement Act
Accountability for Federal Law Enforcement Act

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 2103

Alex Padilla
Alex Padilla
CaliforniaDemocrat
Elizabeth Warren
Elizabeth Warren
MassachusettsDemocrat
Sheldon Whitehouse
Sheldon Whitehouse
Rhode IslandDemocrat
Ron Wyden
Ron Wyden
OregonDemocrat
Bernard Sanders
Bernard Sanders
VermontIndependent
Edward J. Markey
Edward J. Markey
MassachusettsDemocrat

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