H.R. 7085 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Ending Qualified Immunity Act
H.R. 7085 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Jun 4, 2020, sponsored by Justin Amash with 66 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 4, 2020
- Co-sponsors
- 66
- Policy area
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
What it does
Ending Qualified Immunity Act This bill eliminates the defense of qualified immunity in civil actions for deprivation of rights. Qualified immunity is a judicially created doctrine that protects government employees or those acting with state authority from being held personally liable for constitutional violations.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Justin Amash (O-MI). Co-sponsors: 65 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 4, 2020
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (Jun 4, 2020)
Other Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues bills in the 116th Congress
- S. 2163: Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys Act
- H.R. 8354: Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative Act of 2020
- H.R. 5: Equality Act
- H.J.Res. 38: Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.
- H.J.Res. 79: Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.
- H.R. 555: Disability Integration Act of 2019
- S. 593: Do No Harm Act
- H.R. 616: Life at Conception Act
- H.R. 1450: Do No Harm Act
- H.R. 1636: Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys Act
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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