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History and Tradition Protection Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-1269| House 
| Updated: 3/25/2019
Mike Johnson

Mike Johnson

Republican Representative

Louisiana

Cosponsors (30)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Steve Chabot (Republican)Bob Gibbs (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)John Ratcliffe (Republican)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Tim Walberg (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)Barry Loudermilk (Republican)Ralph Lee Abraham (Republican)Paul Mitchell (Independent)Jody B. Hice (Republican)Bill Flores (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Steve King (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Blaine Luetkemeyer (Republican)Ron Wright (Republican)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Kevin Hern (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
History and Tradition Protection Act of 2019 This bill limits the remedies available for certain civil actions involving the deprivation of rights under color of law. Specifically, remedies will be limited to injunctive and declaratory relief for claims where the deprivation of rights consists of violation of a prohibition in the Constitution against the establishment of religion. Additionally, no attorney's 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
Feb 14, 2019
Introduced in House
Feb 14, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 25, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • February 14, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • February 14, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • March 25, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

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

History and Tradition Protection Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-1269| House 
| Updated: 3/25/2019
History and Tradition Protection Act of 2019 This bill limits the remedies available for certain civil actions involving the deprivation of rights under color of law. Specifically, remedies will be limited to injunctive and declaratory relief for claims where the deprivation of rights consists of violation of a prohibition in the Constitution against the establishment of religion. Additionally, no attorney's 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
Feb 14, 2019
Introduced in House
Feb 14, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 25, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • February 14, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • February 14, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • March 25, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Mike Johnson

Mike Johnson

Republican Representative

Louisiana

Cosponsors (30)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Steve Chabot (Republican)Bob Gibbs (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)John Ratcliffe (Republican)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Tim Walberg (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)Barry Loudermilk (Republican)Ralph Lee Abraham (Republican)Paul Mitchell (Independent)Jody B. Hice (Republican)Bill Flores (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Steve King (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Blaine Luetkemeyer (Republican)Ron Wright (Republican)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Kevin Hern (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Brian Babin (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