H.R. 6213 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
History and Tradition Protection Act of 2018
H.R. 6213 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Jun 25, 2018, sponsored by Mike Johnson with 41 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 25, 2018
- Co-sponsors
- 41
- Policy area
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
What it does
History and Tradition Protection Act of 2018 This bill provides that, regarding a civil action for deprivation of rights under color of law, the remedies with respect to a claim shall be limited to injunctive and declaratory relief where the deprivation consists of a violation of a prohibition in the Constitution against the establishment of religion.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mike Johnson (R-LA). Co-sponsors: 41 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 25, 2018
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. (Aug 2, 2018)
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- H.J.Res. 48: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that the rights extended…
- H.J.Res. 117: Condemning the violence and domestic terrorist attack that took place during events between August…
- H.R. 586: Sanctity of Human Life Act
- H.R. 620: ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017
- H.R. 681: Life at Conception Act
- S. 1006: Equality Act
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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