Right to Redress Act

This bill changes federal law on lawsuits against the United States for harm caused by federal law enforcement officers. People could sue for property loss, injury, or death caused by these officers without first filing a claim with the federal agency involved, and could ask for a jury trial. The bill would also let these claims go forward in situations where federal law now blocks them, including claims about officers' discretionary decisions. It would also allow people to sue an individual officer even after a judgment in a case against the United States. These changes would apply to claims from before or after the bill becomes law, but would not revive expired claims or reopen claims that have already been decided.

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Sponsors

• Cory A. Booker Democrat sponsor
• 2 cosponsors