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118th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. 4940
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
August 1, 2024
Mr. Whitehouse (for himself, Mr. Padilla, Mr. Wyden, Mr. Welch, Mr. Markey, and Ms. Hirono) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
A BILL
To provide a civil remedy for an individual whose rights have been violated by a person acting under Federal authority, and for other purposes.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the Bivens Act of 2024
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Civil action against person acting under Federal authority
Section 1979 of the Revised Statutes (42 U.S.C. 1983) is amended by inserting of the United States or
before of any State
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