The bill would let a person seek legal redress from a federal employee who, while acting under federal authority, violates that person’s First Amendment rights. The bill defines covered employees as executive branch employees, excluding the President and Vice President. It also allows a court to award reasonable attorney’s fees to a winning party other than the United States. The bill was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
A person who believes a covered federal employee violated their First Amendment rights could bring a legal action under the bill. A federal employee could not use this section to sue their federal employer or the Federal Government over conduct within their employment relationship.
The bill does not state an overall cost. A court could award reasonable attorney’s fees to a prevailing party other than the United States.
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