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HR 6091119th CongressIn Committee
Bivens Act of 2025
Introduced: Nov 18, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4] (D-Georgia)
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The Bivens Act of 2025 amends Section 1979 of the Revised Statutes (42 U.S.C. 1983) to extend civil rights protections against federal officials. Currently, Section 1983 allows individuals to sue state actors for constitutional violations, but does not explicitly cover federal officials. This bill would close that gap by adding 'of the United States' to the statute, enabling individuals to seek redress when their rights are violated by federal authority.
Key Points
- 1Amends Section 1979 of the Revised Statutes (42 U.S.C. 1983)
- 2Extends civil rights protections to cover federal officials
- 3Allows lawsuits against federal actors for constitutional violations
- 4Introduced by 15 Democratic representatives
- 5Referred to the House Judiciary Committee
Impact Areas
Civil rights litigationFederal law enforcement accountabilityConstitutional lawFederal judiciary
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