History and Tradition Protection Act of 2023
Summary
History and Tradition Protection Act of 2023 This bill limits the types of relief that may be awarded in civil suits that involve violations of the Constitution's Establishment Clause, which prohibits the government from establishing a religion. Current law provides a statutory civil cause of action against state and local government actors for violations of constitutional rights, also known as Section 1983 lawsuits. The bill limits relief for Section 1983 lawsuits that involve violations of the Establishment Clause to injunctive and declaratory relief (i.e., nonmonetary relief) and prohibits the award of attorneys' fees in these cases, including those that involve monuments, public buildings, official seals, and government proceedings. The bill applies the same restrictions to similar lawsuits against federal agencies.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Jan 20, 2023
Last action Jan 20, 2023
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Total actions
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Committee
1
Jan 20, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
lower
Jan 20, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mike Johnson
RRepublican
Co
Andy Biggs
RRepublican
Co
David Rouzer
RRepublican
Co
Matt Gaetz
RRepublican
Co
Randy K. Weber, Sr.
RRepublican
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