First Amendment Accountability Act

Summary

First Amendment Accountability Act This bill creates a new federal cause of action for the deprivation of any rights, privileges, or immunities secured by the First Amendment by a federal employee acting under color of any statute, ordinance, custom, or usage of the United States. The term federal employee means an individual, other than the President or Vice President, who occupies a position in the Executive Branch.

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Timeline

1. 3 January 2025

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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2. 3 January 2025

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 3 January 2025

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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• Introduced in House

  Introduced in House · EN · 3 January 2025

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 3 January 2025

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Sponsors

• Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Greene, Marjorie Taylor [R-GA-14] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Massie, Thomas [R-KY-4] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Crane, Elijah [R-AZ-2] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Brecheen, Josh [R-OK-2] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-2] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Harris, Mark [R-NC-8] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17] · R · Cosponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

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