S 3187
Bivens Act of 2025
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 7:54 AM
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Bill overview
This bill, the Bivens Act of 2025, seeks to expand the legal recourse available to individuals who believe their rights have been violated by someone acting on behalf of the federal government. It amends existing law (42 U.S.C. 1983) to allow civil lawsuits against federal officials and employees when they violate a person’s constitutional rights, even if those violations don’t meet the strict requirements for other types of lawsuits. The goal is to provide a pathway for justice in cases where federal actions result in constitutional harm, but traditional legal avenues are unavailable. This legislation aims to strengthen protections for individual rights against potential abuses of power by federal entities.
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