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S 3187119th CongressIn Committee
Bivens Act of 2025
Introduced: Nov 18, 2025
Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (D-Rhode Island)
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The Bivens Act of 2025 amends Section 1983 of the Revised Statutes to extend civil remedies for constitutional violations to include federal officials, not just state officials.
Key Points
- 1Amends Section 1979 of the Revised Statutes (42 U.S.C. 1983)
- 2Extends civil remedies to cover violations by federal officials
- 3Previously only applied to state officials
- 4Provides federal cause of action for constitutional violations
- 5Named after Bivens v. Six Unknown Named Agents
Impact Areas
Civil rightsFederal law enforcementConstitutional lawCivil litigationFederal jurisdiction
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