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To amend the Revised Statutes of the United States to prevent the use of the legal system in a manner that extorts money from State and local governments, and the Federal Government, and inhibits such governments' constitutional actions under the first, tenth, and fourteenth amendments.

USA115th CongressHR-6213| House 
| Updated: 8/2/2018
Mike Johnson

Mike Johnson

Republican Representative

Louisiana

Cosponsors (41)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Steve Chabot (Republican)Bob Gibbs (Republican)Adrian Smith (Republican)Mo Brooks (Republican)Steven M. Palazzo (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)John Ratcliffe (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Keith J. Rothfus (Republican)Todd Rokita (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)Ralph Lee Abraham (Republican)Walter B. Jones (Republican)Paul Mitchell (Independent)Jody B. Hice (Republican)Bill Flores (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Steve King (Republican)Ann Wagner (Republican)Ron Estes (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Raul R. Labrador (Republican)Dave Brat (Republican)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Joe Barton (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Louie Gohmert (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Francis Rooney (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
History and Tradition Protection Act of 2018 This bill provides that, regarding a civil action for deprivation of rights under color of law, the remedies with respect to a claim shall be limited to injunctive and declaratory relief where the deprivation consists of a violation of a prohibition in the Constitution against the establishment of religion. No fees shall be awarded in proceedings in vindication of civil rights with respect to such a claim concerning the actions of states and localities. With regard to a claim brought against the United States or a federal official acting in his or her official capacity, the bill prohibits the award of reasonable fees and expenses of attorneys to the prevailing party.
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Timeline
Jun 25, 2018
Introduced in House
Jun 25, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Aug 2, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
  • June 25, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • June 25, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • August 2, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Civil actions and liabilityFirst Amendment rightsGovernment liabilityLegal fees and court costsReligionState and local government operations

To amend the Revised Statutes of the United States to prevent the use of the legal system in a manner that extorts money from State and local governments, and the Federal Government, and inhibits such governments' constitutional actions under the first, tenth, and fourteenth amendments.

USA115th CongressHR-6213| House 
| Updated: 8/2/2018
History and Tradition Protection Act of 2018 This bill provides that, regarding a civil action for deprivation of rights under color of law, the remedies with respect to a claim shall be limited to injunctive and declaratory relief where the deprivation consists of a violation of a prohibition in the Constitution against the establishment of religion. No fees shall be awarded in proceedings in vindication of civil rights with respect to such a claim concerning the actions of states and localities. With regard to a claim brought against the United States or a federal official acting in his or her official capacity, the bill prohibits the award of reasonable fees and expenses of attorneys to the prevailing party.
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Timeline
Jun 25, 2018
Introduced in House
Jun 25, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Aug 2, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
  • June 25, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • June 25, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • August 2, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Mike Johnson

Mike Johnson

Republican Representative

Louisiana

Cosponsors (41)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Steve Chabot (Republican)Bob Gibbs (Republican)Adrian Smith (Republican)Mo Brooks (Republican)Steven M. Palazzo (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)John Ratcliffe (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Keith J. Rothfus (Republican)Todd Rokita (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)Ralph Lee Abraham (Republican)Walter B. Jones (Republican)Paul Mitchell (Independent)Jody B. Hice (Republican)Bill Flores (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Steve King (Republican)Ann Wagner (Republican)Ron Estes (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Raul R. Labrador (Republican)Dave Brat (Republican)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Joe Barton (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Louie Gohmert (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Francis Rooney (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Civil actions and liabilityFirst Amendment rightsGovernment liabilityLegal fees and court costsReligionState and local government operations