History and Tradition Protection Act of 2019
- Last Action
- 3/25/2019
Actions
- 2019-03-25Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
- 2019-02-14Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2019-02-14Introduced in House
- 2019-02-14Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2019-02-14 (00)
History and Tradition Protection Act of 2019
This bill limits the remedies available for certain civil actions involving the deprivation of rights under color of law. Specifically, remedies will be limited to injunctive and declaratory relief for claims where the deprivation of rights consists of violation of a prohibition in the Constitution against the establishment of religion. Additionally, no attorney's fees shall be awarded in proceedings in vindication of civil rights with respect to such a claim concerning the actions of states and localities.
With regard to a claim brought against the United States or a federal official acting in his or her official capacity, the bill prohibits the award of reasonable fees and expenses of attorneys to the prevailing party.
Cosponsors (20)
- Doug LaMalfa (R-CA)
- Doug Lamborn (R-CO)
- Matt Gaetz (R-FL)
- Bill Posey (R-FL)
- Jody Hice (R-GA)
- Barry Loudermilk (R-GA)
- Daniel Webster (R-FL)
- Steve King (R-IA)
- Jim Banks (R-IN)
- Andy Barr (R-KY)
- Bill Huizenga (R-MI)
- Paul Mitchell (R-MI)
- Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO)
- Vicky Hartzler (R-MO)
- David Rouzer (R-NC)
- STEVE CHABOT (R-OH)
- Brad Wenstrup (R-OH)
- Bob Gibbs (R-OH)
- Kevin Hern (R-OK)
- Ralph Norman (R-SC)
Subjects
- Civil actions and liability
- First Amendment rights
- Government liability
- Legal fees and court costs
- Religion
- State and local government operations
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