HR. 162In Committee
First Amendment Accountability Act
Creates a federal lawsuit right for First Amendment violations by Executive Branch federal employees acting under federal authority
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Creates a federal lawsuit right for First Amendment violations by Executive Branch federal employees acting under federal authority
Key points
- Establish federal cause of action
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-01-03 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedCivil actions and liabilityFirst Amendment rightsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementLawLawyers and legal services