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Bivens Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-6091| House 
| Updated: 11/18/2025
Henry C. "Hank" Johnson

Henry C. "Hank" Johnson

Democratic Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (30)
Laura Friedman (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Julie Johnson (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Maxine Dexter (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic)Dave Min (Democratic)Jake Auchincloss (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, known as the Bivens Act of 2025, seeks to provide a clear civil remedy for individuals whose constitutional rights have been violated by persons acting under federal authority. It achieves this by amending Section 1979 of the Revised Statutes (42 U.S.C. 1983) , a key statute that currently allows civil actions against state actors for rights violations. The amendment specifically inserts "of the United States or" into the statute, thereby extending its scope to cover actions taken "under color of" federal law or authority. This legislative change would allow individuals to pursue civil lawsuits against federal officials for constitutional rights deprivations, mirroring the existing provisions for suing state officials. The bill effectively codifies and expands the Bivens remedy, which has been significantly limited by Supreme Court decisions, ensuring a consistent avenue for redress against government overreach at both federal and state levels.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7213
Bivens Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6185
Bivens Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9262
Bivens Act of 2024
Nov 18, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3187
Introduced in Senate
Nov 18, 2025
Introduced in House
Nov 18, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7213
    Bivens Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6185
    Bivens Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9262
    Bivens Act of 2024


  • November 18, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3187
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 18, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • November 18, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Related Bills

  • S 119-3187: Bivens Act of 2025

Bivens Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-6091| House 
| Updated: 11/18/2025
This bill, known as the Bivens Act of 2025, seeks to provide a clear civil remedy for individuals whose constitutional rights have been violated by persons acting under federal authority. It achieves this by amending Section 1979 of the Revised Statutes (42 U.S.C. 1983) , a key statute that currently allows civil actions against state actors for rights violations. The amendment specifically inserts "of the United States or" into the statute, thereby extending its scope to cover actions taken "under color of" federal law or authority. This legislative change would allow individuals to pursue civil lawsuits against federal officials for constitutional rights deprivations, mirroring the existing provisions for suing state officials. The bill effectively codifies and expands the Bivens remedy, which has been significantly limited by Supreme Court decisions, ensuring a consistent avenue for redress against government overreach at both federal and state levels.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7213
Bivens Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6185
Bivens Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9262
Bivens Act of 2024
Nov 18, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3187
Introduced in Senate
Nov 18, 2025
Introduced in House
Nov 18, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7213
    Bivens Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6185
    Bivens Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9262
    Bivens Act of 2024


  • November 18, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3187
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 18, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • November 18, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Henry C. "Hank" Johnson

Henry C. "Hank" Johnson

Democratic Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (30)
Laura Friedman (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Julie Johnson (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Maxine Dexter (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic)Dave Min (Democratic)Jake Auchincloss (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Related Bills

  • S 119-3187: Bivens Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted