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S 1794 99th Congress Senate

A bill to amend Revised Statutes section 722 (42 U.S.C., sec. 1988) to exempt State judges and judicial officers from assessment of attorneys' fees in cases in which such judge or judicial officer…

Official title: A bill to amend Revised Statutes section 722 (42 U.S.C., sec. 1988) to exempt State judges and judicial officers from assessment of attorneys' fees in cases in… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: A bill to amend Revised Statutes section 722 (42 U.S.C., sec. 1988) to exempt State judges and judicial officers from assessment of attorneys' fees in cases in which such judge or judicial officer would be immune from actions for damages arising out of the same act or omission about which complaint is made.

Introduced: November 1, 1985 See on congress.gov
Law Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCivil actions and liabilityCourts and Civil ProcedureJudges
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This bill died when the 99th Congress ended
It never became law before the 99th Congress (1985–1986) 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 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 5, 1985
Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.
Oct 29, 1985
Subcommittee on Constitution. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 99-568.
Oct 28, 1985
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Oct 28, 1985
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action November 5, 1985

Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Prohibits the award of attorney fees in civil rights actions against a judge or judicial officer who would be immune from actions for damages arising out of the same act or omission about which complaint is made.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1
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Grassley, Chuck
Iowa · Nov 1, 1985
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1794: A bill to amend Revised Statutes section 722 (42 U.S.C., sec. 1988) to exempt State judges and judicial officers from assessment of attorneys' fees in cases in which such judge or judicial officer would be immune from actions for damages arising out of the same act or omission about which complaint is made.. 99th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/99-S-1794/
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"S. 1794: A bill to amend Revised Statutes section 722 (42 U.S.C., sec. 1988) to exempt State judges and judicial officers from assessment of attorneys' fees in cases in which such judge or judicial officer would be immune from actions for damages arising out of the same act or omission about which complaint is made.." 99th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/99-S-1794/.
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S. 1794, 99th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/99-S-1794/.
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[S. 1794: A bill to amend Revised Statutes section 722 (42 U.S.C., sec. 1988) to exempt State judges and judicial officers from assessment of attorneys' fees in cases in which such judge or judicial officer would be immune from actions for damages arising out of the same act or omission about which complaint is made.](https://openamerica.io/bill/99-S-1794/)
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