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Statutory Right to Sue Federal Officials for Rights Violations.

The bill, cited as the 'Bivens Act of 2024', aims to provide a civil remedy for individuals whose rights have been violated by a person acting under Federal authority. It amends Section 1979 of the Revised Statutes (42 U.S.C. 1983) by inserting 'of the United States or' before the existing reference to states.
Key points
The bill establishes a civil remedy for rights violations committed by persons acting under Federal authority.
The amendment modifies 42 U.S.C. 1983 to include the United States alongside the existing reference to any State.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_4940
Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
Process start date: 2024-08-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Bivens Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_4940.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-08-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The bill establishes a civil remedy for rights violations committed by persons acting under Federal authority.
  • The amendment modifies 42 U.S.C. 1983 to include the United States alongside the existing reference to any State.
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 Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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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