H.R. 7213 — Introduced in House

I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7213 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 15, 2020Mr. Johnson of Georgia (for himself and Mr. Raskin) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To provide a civil remedy for an individual whose rights have been violated by a person acting under Federal authority, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Bivens Act of 2020. 2. Civil action against person acting under Federal authority Section 1979 of the Revised Statutes (42 U.S.C. 1983) is amended by inserting of the United States or before of any State.