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HR 2043 112th Congress House Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Civil actions and liability

Restoration of Civil Rights Act of 2011

Introduced: May 26, 2011 Introduced by: Meeks, Gregory W. Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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Aug 25, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
May 26, 2011
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 26, 2011
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Restoration of Civil Rights Act of 2011 - Amends the Revised Statutes to authorize vicarious liability (through any employee or agent) in certain civil actions by injured parties against any person who, under color of any statute, ordinance, regulation, custom, or usage of any state, territory, or the District of Columbia, subjects, or causes to be subjected, any U.S. citizen or person within the jurisdiction of the United States to a deprivation of any rights, privileges, or immunities secured by the U.S. Constitution and laws.

What's happening now August 25, 2011

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2043: Restoration of Civil Rights Act of 2011. 112th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HR-2043/
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"H.R. 2043: Restoration of Civil Rights Act of 2011." 112th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HR-2043/.
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H.R. 2043, 112th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HR-2043/.
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