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HR 1269 116th Congress House

History and Tradition Protection Act of 2019

Official title: To amend the Revised Statutes of the United States to prevent the use of the legal system in a manner that extorts money from State and local governments, and … Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To amend the Revised Statutes of the United States to prevent the use of the legal system in a manner that extorts money from State and local governments, and the Federal Government, and inhibits such governments' constitutional actions under the first, tenth, and fourteenth amendments.

Introduced: February 14, 2019 Introduced by: Johnson, Mike Republican · Louisiana See on congress.gov
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Civil actions and liabilityFirst Amendment rightsGovernment liabilityLegal fees and court costs
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It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 25, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Feb 14, 2019
Introduced in House
Feb 14, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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 Latest action March 25, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

History and Tradition Protection Act of 2019

This bill limits the remedies available for certain civil actions involving the deprivation of rights under color of law. Specifically, remedies will be limited to injunctive and declaratory relief for claims where the deprivation of rights consists of violation of a prohibition in the Constitution against the establishment of religion. Additionally, no attorney's fees shall be awarded in proceedings in vindication of civil rights with respect to such a claim concerning the actions of states and localities.

With regard to a claim brought against the United States or a federal official acting in his or her official capacity, the bill prohibits the award of reasonable fees and expenses of attorneys to the prevailing party.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 2224 Reintroduced Bill History and Tradition Protection Act of 2021
  • HR 6213 Reintroduction of History and Tradition Protection Act of 2018
 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 29
All 29 Republican 15
R
Steube, W. Gregory
Florida · Jul 15, 2019
 R
Walberg, Tim
Michigan · Apr 3, 2019
Abraham, Ralph
· Feb 14, 2019
 R
Babin, Brian
Texas · Feb 14, 2019
 R
Banks, Jim
Indiana · Feb 14, 2019
 R
Barr, Andy
Kentucky · Feb 14, 2019
CHABOT, STEVE
· Feb 14, 2019
Flores, Bill
· Feb 14, 2019
Gaetz, Matt
· Feb 14, 2019
Gibbs, Bob
· Feb 14, 2019
 R
Grothman, Glenn
Wisconsin · Feb 14, 2019
Hartzler, Vicky
· Feb 14, 2019
 R
Hern, Kevin
Oklahoma · Feb 14, 2019
Hice, Jody
· Feb 14, 2019
 R
Huizenga, Bill
Michigan · Feb 14, 2019
King, Steve
· Feb 14, 2019
 R
LaMalfa, Doug
California · Feb 14, 2019
Lamborn, Doug
· Feb 14, 2019
 R
Loudermilk, Barry
Georgia · Feb 14, 2019
Luetkemeyer, Blaine
· Feb 14, 2019
Mitchell, Paul
· Feb 14, 2019
 R
Norman, Ralph
South Carolina · Feb 14, 2019
 R
Perry, Scott
Pennsylvania · Feb 14, 2019
Posey, Bill
· Feb 14, 2019
Ratcliffe, John
· Feb 14, 2019
 R
Rouzer, David
North Carolina · Feb 14, 2019
 R
Weber, Randy K. Sr.
Texas · Feb 14, 2019
 R
Webster, Daniel
Florida · Feb 14, 2019
Wenstrup, Brad
· Feb 14, 2019
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1269: History and Tradition Protection Act of 2019. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-1269/
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"H.R. 1269: History and Tradition Protection Act of 2019." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-1269/.
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H.R. 1269, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-1269/.
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