History and Tradition Protection Act of 2021
- Last Action
- 10/19/2021
Actions
- 2021-10-19Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
- 2021-03-26Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2021-03-26Introduced in House
- 2021-03-26Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2021-03-26 (00)
History and Tradition Protection Act of 2021
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 (17)
- Doug LaMalfa (R-CA)
- Matt Gaetz (R-FL)
- Bill Posey (R-FL)
- Don Bacon (R-NE)
- STEVE CHABOT (R-OH)
- Scott Perry (R-PA)
- Jeff Duncan (R-SC)
- Ralph Norman (R-SC)
- Randy Weber (R-TX)
- Brian Babin (R-TX)
- Glenn Grothman (R-WI)
- Louie Gohmert (R-TX)
- David Rouzer (R-NC)
- Rick Allen (R-GA)
- Pat Fallon (R-TX)
- Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO)
- Adrian Smith (R-NE)
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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