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HR 162119th CongressIntroduced
First Amendment Accountability Act
Introduced: Oct 29, 2025
Civil Rights & Justice
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The First Amendment Accountability Act establishes a private right of action allowing individuals to sue federal employees who violate their First Amendment rights while acting under federal authority, with specific provisions for liability, exceptions for government employers, and attorney's fee awards in enforcement proceedings.
Key Points
- 1Creates legal liability for federal employees who deprive individuals of First Amendment rights under color of federal law through statutes or regulations.
- 2Explicitly prohibits federal employees from suing their government employer for work-related conduct occurring within the scope of employment.
- 3Authorizes federal courts to award reasonable attorney's fees to prevailing parties in lawsuits brought under this new civil rights enforcement mechanism.
Impact Areas
Federal employees in executive branch agencies excluding President and VPAll citizens and persons within U.S. jurisdiction exercising First Amendment rightsFederal judiciary system handling new constitutional violation litigation
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