HR 8976
116th Congress
House
Law
Civil actions and liability
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Federal district courts
Government liability
Judicial procedure and administration
Jurisdiction and venue
Legal fees and court costs
Access to the American Courts Act of 2020
Introduced: December 16, 2020
Introduced by:
Davis, Danny K.
Democratic
· Illinois
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Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 16, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Dec 16, 2020
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Access to the American Courts Act of 2020
This bill establishes that U.S. district courts shall have jurisdiction over any lawsuit based on an alleged violation of a constitutional right by the United States or any agent, person, or entity acting in the name of the United States. (Generally, the United States may not be sued unless it has consented to the lawsuit.)
The plaintiff filing such a lawsuit shall have the right to a jury trial. If the plaintiff prevails in such a lawsuit, it shall receive attorney fees and costs.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Committees of jurisdiction
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