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First Amendment Accountability Act

What this bill does

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This bill would let people sue federal government workers (except the President and Vice President) if those workers violate their First Amendment rights while doing their jobs. The First Amendment protects things like freedom of speech, religion, and peaceful protest. If a federal employee violates these rights while acting as part of their government duties, this bill would create a new way for people to take legal action against them.

Sponsor

Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large]

R

Introduced

January 3, 2025

Policy Area

Law

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