History and Tradition Protection Act of 2021
Summary
History and Tradition Protection Act of 2021 This bill limits the remedies available for certain civil actions involving the deprivation of rights under color of law. Specifically, remedies will be limited to injunctive and declaratory relief for claims where the deprivation of rights consists of violation of a prohibition in the Constitution against the establishment of religion. Additionally, no attorney's fees shall be awarded in proceedings in vindication of civil rights with respect to such a claim concerning the actions of states and localities. With regard to a claim brought against the United States or a federal official acting in his or her official capacity, the bill prohibits the award of reasonable fees and expenses of attorneys to the prevailing party.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Mar 26, 2021
Last action Oct 19, 2021
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Full legislative history
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3
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Committee
2
Oct 19, 2021
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
lower
Mar 26, 2021
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
lower
Mar 26, 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 17 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Mike Johnson
RRepublican
Co
Adrian Smith
RRepublican
Co
Bill Posey
RRepublican
Co
Blaine Luetkemeyer
RRepublican
Co
Brian Babin
RRepublican
Co
David Rouzer
RRepublican
Co
Don Bacon
RRepublican
Co
Doug LaMalfa
RRepublican
Co
Glenn Grothman
RRepublican
Co
Jeff Duncan
RRepublican
Co
Louie Gohmert
RRepublican
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