HR7290Referred to Committee

Qualified Immunity Accountability Act

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In Committee
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Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-01-30
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Julie Johnson
Julie Johnson
Democrat · TX · Representative
Votes with party: 96.2% (530 recorded votes)

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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1989)

2026-02-04

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would limit qualified immunity, a legal protection that shields police officers and other government officials from lawsuits even when they violate someone's constitutional rights. The change would make it easier for people to sue government employees for misconduct and potentially hold them financially accountable, while supporters argue it would increase accountability and critics worry it could make it harder to recruit and retain public servants.

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Crime and Law Enforcement
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