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HOUSE 425118th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Supporting the designation of July 19, 2023, as "Glioblastoma Awareness Day".

Last Action
5/19/2023

Actions

  • 2023-01-20Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • 2023-01-20Introduced in House
  • 2023-01-20Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2023-01-20 (00)

History and Tradition Protection Act of 2023

This bill limits the types of relief that may be awarded in civil suits that involve violations of the Constitution's Establishment Clause, which prohibits the government from establishing a religion.

Current law provides a statutory civil cause of action against state and local government actors for violations of constitutional rights, also known as Section 1983 lawsuits. The bill limits relief for Section 1983 lawsuits that involve violations of the Establishment Clause to injunctive and declaratory relief (i.e., nonmonetary relief) and prohibits the award of attorneys' fees in these cases, including those that involve monuments, public buildings, official seals, and government proceedings. The bill applies the same restrictions to similar lawsuits against federal agencies.

Cosponsors (4)

  • Matt Gaetz (R-FL)
  • Andy Biggs (R-AZ)
  • Randy Weber (R-TX)
  • David Rouzer (R-NC)

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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