US HB7297

Creates a civil remedy allowing individuals to sue the U.S. government when CBP or ICE officers violate their constitutional rights, including through actions at law, suits in equity, or other proceedings

Waives sovereign immunity of the United States specifically for claims against CBP and ICE, making the federal government liable regardless of whether a DHS policy caused the violation

Permits plaintiffs to seek punitive damages and eliminates the requirement to first file an administrative claim before bringing suit

Funds monetary damages from appropriations under Title IX and sections 100051 and 100052 of Public Law 119-21, with backup funding from the Treasury's permanent judgment fund

Preserves existing legal remedies against individual officers, ensuring the new government liability does not limit or preclude separate claims against specific agents