H.R. 162 · 119th Congress
First Amendment Accountability Act
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Bill details
Introduced: 1/3/2025
Current status: In committee
Introduced by: Harriet M. Hageman (R · WY-00)
Bill ID: 119hr162
Latest official action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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First Amendment Accountability Act This bill creates a new federal cause of action for the deprivation of any rights, privileges, or immunities secured by the First Amendment by a federal employee acting under color of any statute, ordinance, custom, or usage of the United States. The term federal employee means an individual, other than the President or Vice President, who occupies a position in the Executive Branch.
Source: BILLSUM · Summary date: 1/3/2025
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