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Bivens Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-3343| Senate 
| Updated: 12/8/2021
Sheldon Whitehouse

Sheldon Whitehouse

Democratic Senator

Rhode Island

Cosponsors (3)
Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Bivens Act of 2021 This bill provides individuals with a statutory right to sue and recover damages from federal officials for violations of their constitutional rights. Currently, individuals have a statutory right to bring such suits against state or local officials (e.g., law enforcement), commonly known as Section 1983 suits or Bivens actions. Although the statute does not explicitly authorize such suits against federal officials, the Supreme Court has found this right to be inferred from the Constitution in certain situations (e.g., Fourth Amendment violations committed by federal law enforcement officers).
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Timeline
Dec 8, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Dec 8, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 1, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-6185
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • December 8, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 8, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • November 1, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-6185
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Related Bills

  • HR 117-8794: Miranda Rights Restoration Act of 2022
  • HR 117-6185: Bivens Act of 2021

Bivens Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-3343| Senate 
| Updated: 12/8/2021
Bivens Act of 2021 This bill provides individuals with a statutory right to sue and recover damages from federal officials for violations of their constitutional rights. Currently, individuals have a statutory right to bring such suits against state or local officials (e.g., law enforcement), commonly known as Section 1983 suits or Bivens actions. Although the statute does not explicitly authorize such suits against federal officials, the Supreme Court has found this right to be inferred from the Constitution in certain situations (e.g., Fourth Amendment violations committed by federal law enforcement officers).
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Timeline
Dec 8, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Dec 8, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 1, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-6185
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • December 8, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 8, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • November 1, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-6185
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Sheldon Whitehouse

Sheldon Whitehouse

Democratic Senator

Rhode Island

Cosponsors (3)
Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Related Bills

  • HR 117-8794: Miranda Rights Restoration Act of 2022
  • HR 117-6185: Bivens Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted