HR6091Referred to Committee

Bivens Act of 2025

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-11-18
Introduced
37
Cosponsors
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Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr.
Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr.
Democrat · GA · Representative
Votes with party: 97.2% (644 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (37)

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2025-11-18

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would likely expand or clarify legal protections that allow people to sue federal government employees for violating their constitutional rights, particularly in cases involving civil rights violations. The legislation appears aimed at strengthening remedies for individuals—especially minorities—who experience misconduct by federal agents, by making it easier to hold those employees and agencies accountable in court. The bill has been referred to the House Judiciary Committee for review.

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Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
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