S 2103
117th Congress
Senate
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil actions and liability
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Due process and equal protection
Government liability
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
Accountability for Federal Law Enforcement Act
Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 17, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4625-4626)
Jun 17, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Accountability for Federal Law Enforcement Act
This bill revises procedures regarding an individual's right to file civil actions for deprivation of rights under color of law.
The bill (1) provides statutory authority for individuals to sue federal law enforcement officers (current law restricts the ability of an individual to file a lawsuit against a federal law enforcement officer in many cases); and (2) makes federal law enforcement agencies liable for the conduct of an officer, regardless of whether the officer has a qualified immunity defense.
What's happening now
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4625-4626)
Committees of jurisdiction
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