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Access to the American Courts Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-2009| House 
| Updated: 5/18/2021
Danny K. Davis

Danny K. Davis

Democratic Representative

Illinois

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.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8976
Access to the American Courts Act of 2020
Mar 18, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 18, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 18, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8976
    Access to the American Courts Act of 2020


  • March 18, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 18, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • May 18, 2021
    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.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8976
Access to the American Courts Act of 2020
Mar 18, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 18, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 18, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8976
    Access to the American Courts Act of 2020


  • March 18, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 18, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • May 18, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
Danny K. Davis

Danny K. Davis

Democratic Representative

Illinois

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