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US SB67

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2025

Primary Sponsor

Eric Schmitt

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Creates a private right of action allowing individuals to sue federal employees personally for violations of First Amendment rights, including deprivation of speech, press, religion, assembly, or petition rights

  • Defines "federal employee" broadly to include anyone in executive branch agencies or instrumentalities, including independent agencies, but explicitly excludes the President and Vice President

  • Permits courts to award reasonable attorney's fees to prevailing parties (other than the United States) at the court's discretion

  • Bars federal employees from suing their own employing agency or the federal government for conduct within the scope of their employment

  • Includes a severability clause ensuring remaining provisions survive if any portion is held unconstitutional

Legislative Description

Censorship Accountability Act

Law

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

1/9/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/9/2025

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