Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
Access to the American Courts Act of 2021 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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
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 2021
USA117th CongressHR-2009| House
| Updated: 5/18/2021
Access to the American Courts Act of 2021 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.
Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet Subcommittee, 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