119th Congress · SENATE BILLBILL

S. 67 — Censorship Accountability Act

“A bill for a right of action against Federal employees for violations of rights secured by the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, and for other purposes.”

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Introduced Jan 9, 2025

Last action Jan 9, 2025

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Jan 9, 2025

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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill creates a new federal cause of action for the deprivation of any rights, privileges, or immunities secured by the First Amendment by a federal employee acting under color of any statute, ordinance, custom, or usage of the United States. The term federal employee means an individual, other than the President or Vice President, who occupies a position in the Executive Branch.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in Senate

Timeline · 2 actions

Jan 9, 2025

Introduced in Senate

Jan 9, 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.