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Federal Employee Accountability for First Amendment Violations

This act allows citizens to sue federal employees if they violate their First Amendment rights, such as freedom of speech. This means if you believe a federal employee tried to censor you, you can seek redress in court. The law aims to increase government accountability to citizens.
Key points
Citizens can sue federal employees for violating First Amendment rights (e.g., freedom of speech).
The act does not allow federal employees to sue their employer (the federal government) for conduct within the scope of employment.
Courts may award reasonable attorney's fees to the winning party, excluding the U.S. government.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_4848
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Dan [R-NC-8]
Process start date: 2023-07-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Censorship Accountability Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_4848.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-07-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Citizens can sue federal employees for violating First Amendment rights (e.g., freedom of speech).
  • The act does not allow federal employees to sue their employer (the federal government) for conduct within the scope of employment.
  • Courts may award reasonable attorney's fees to the winning party, excluding the U.S. government.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Bishop, Dan [R-NC-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 479.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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