Proposed
Bill · 119th Congress · S 67
Censorship Accountability Act
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Introduced 2025-01-09Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research ServiceCensorship Accountability Act This bill creates a new federal cause of action for the deprivation of any rights, privileges, or immunities secured by the First Amendment by a federal employee acting under color of any statute, ordinance, custom, or usage of the United States. The term federal employee means an individual, other than the President or Vice President, who occupies a position in the Executive Branch.
Sponsors
- Eric Schmitt Republican sponsor
- 0 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-09 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | refer |
| 2025-01-09 | Introduced in Senate | introduce |