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Access to the American Courts Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-8976| House 
| Updated: 12/16/2020
Danny K. Davis

Danny K. Davis

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Access to the American Courts Act of 2020 This bill establishes that U.S. district courts shall have jurisdiction over any lawsuit based on an alleged violation of a constitutional right by the United States or any agent, person, or entity acting in the name of the United States. (Generally, the United States may not be sued unless it has consented to the lawsuit.) The plaintiff filing such a lawsuit shall have the right to a jury trial. If the plaintiff prevails in such a lawsuit, it shall receive attorney fees and costs.
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Timeline
Dec 16, 2020
Introduced in House
Dec 16, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • December 16, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • December 16, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Law

Civil actions and liabilityConstitution and constitutional amendmentsFederal district courtsGovernment liabilityJudicial procedure and administrationJurisdiction and venueLegal fees and court costs

Access to the American Courts Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-8976| House 
| Updated: 12/16/2020
Access to the American Courts Act of 2020 This bill establishes that U.S. district courts shall have jurisdiction over any lawsuit based on an alleged violation of a constitutional right by the United States or any agent, person, or entity acting in the name of the United States. (Generally, the United States may not be sued unless it has consented to the lawsuit.) The plaintiff filing such a lawsuit shall have the right to a jury trial. If the plaintiff prevails in such a lawsuit, it shall receive attorney fees and costs.
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Timeline
Dec 16, 2020
Introduced in House
Dec 16, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • December 16, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • December 16, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Danny K. Davis

Danny K. Davis

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Judiciary Committee

Law

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Civil actions and liabilityConstitution and constitutional amendmentsFederal district courtsGovernment liabilityJudicial procedure and administrationJurisdiction and venueLegal fees and court costs