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S3803Referred to Committee

Right to Redress Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-02-09
Introduced
2
Cosponsors
S
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Type

Sponsor

Cory A. Booker
Cory A. Booker
Democrat · NJ · Senator
Votes with party: 63.6% (316 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/B001288

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (2)

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

  • Jeff Merkley (D-OR)Original· 2026-02-09
  • Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)Original· 2026-02-09

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-02-09

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

The bill would establish or expand legal rights allowing people to sue the federal government for damages in certain situations where they believe they've been wronged by government actions or policies. It likely aims to make it easier for citizens to seek compensation through the courts when they feel the government has violated their rights or caused them harm. The specific scope and limitations would depend on which government actions the bill covers and what types of claims it allows.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

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