S3187Referred 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
10
Cosponsors
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Sponsor

Sheldon Whitehouse
Sheldon Whitehouse
Democrat · RI · Senator
Votes with party: 60.7% (318 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (10)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

2025-11-18

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would likely expand or clarify the legal rights of people to sue federal government employees for violating their constitutional rights, particularly in cases involving civil rights violations and discrimination. The legislation appears aimed at protecting minority groups and ensuring they have meaningful ways to hold federal officials accountable when their actions cause harm. It would affect federal workers, citizens who believe their rights have been violated, and the courts that handle these cases.

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Subjects

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
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