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US SB3803

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Cory Booker

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Allows individuals to file lawsuits against the United States for personal injury, death, or property damage caused by federal law enforcement officers without first submitting claims to federal agencies for administrative review

  • Grants claimants the right to a jury trial for claims involving negligent or wrongful acts by federal law enforcement officers acting within their official duties

  • Defines "federal law enforcement officer" as any U.S. officer, agent, or employee authorized to engage in or supervise prevention, detection, investigation, or prosecution of federal civil or criminal law violations

  • Removes the "discretionary function" exception that shields the government from liability when claims involve federal law enforcement officer conduct

  • Applies to claims arising before, on, or after enactment, but does not revive expired statute of limitations claims or reopen finally adjudicated cases

Legislative Description

Right to Redress Act

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

2/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/9/2026

Full Bill Text

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