Bivens Act of 2025
Bivens Act of 2025
Plain Language Summary
# Bivens Act of 2025 Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The Bivens Act of 2025 (HR 6091) is currently in congressional committee and has not yet advanced to a full floor vote. Based on its name and sponsorship, this bill likely relates to *Bivens v. Six Unknown Named Agents*, a landmark Supreme Court case that allows citizens to sue federal agents for constitutional violations.
However, without access to the full bill text, the specific provisions—whether it would expand, restrict, or clarify existing lawsuit rights against federal employees—cannot be determined from the information provided. **Who It Affects:** If passed, the bill would likely impact federal law enforcement and other government employees, as well as citizens who believe their constitutional rights have been violated by federal agents. It could also affect federal agencies and the Department of Justice, which often defends federal agents in such lawsuits. **Current Status:** The bill is still in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. For more detailed information about specific provisions, you would need to review the complete bill text on Congress.gov.
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.