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History and Tradition Protection Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-2224| House 
| Updated: 10/19/2021
Mike Johnson

Mike Johnson

Republican Representative

Louisiana

Cosponsors (17)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Steve Chabot (Republican)Adrian Smith (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Pat Fallon (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Blaine Luetkemeyer (Republican)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Louie Gohmert (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 2021 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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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1269
History and Tradition Protection Act of 2019
Mar 26, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 26, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct 19, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1269
    History and Tradition Protection Act of 2019


  • March 26, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 26, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • October 19, 2021
    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 2021

USA117th CongressHR-2224| House 
| Updated: 10/19/2021
History and Tradition Protection Act of 2021 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

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1269
History and Tradition Protection Act of 2019
Mar 26, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 26, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct 19, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1269
    History and Tradition Protection Act of 2019


  • March 26, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 26, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • October 19, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Mike Johnson

Mike Johnson

Republican Representative

Louisiana

Cosponsors (17)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Steve Chabot (Republican)Adrian Smith (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Pat Fallon (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Blaine Luetkemeyer (Republican)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Louie Gohmert (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