US Congress House Bill 6213 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 42-0)
Status: Introduced on June 25 2018 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2018-08-02 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Pending: House Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

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. No 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.

History and Tradition Protection Act of 2018

Rep. Mike Johnson [R-LA]	Rep. Todd Rokita [R-IN]	Rep. Debbie Lesko [R-AZ]	Rep. Austin Scott [R-GA]
Rep. Doug Lamborn [R-CO]	Rep. Mo Brooks [R-AL]	Rep. Steve Chabot [R-OH]	Rep. Steven Palazzo [R-MS]
Rep. Ralph Norman [R-SC]	Rep. Vicky Hartzler [R-MO]	Rep. Bill Huizenga [R-MI]	Rep. Steve King [R-IA]
Rep. Randy Weber [R-TX]	Rep. Andy Harris [R-MD]	Rep. John Rutherford [R-FL]	Rep. Paul Mitchell [R-MI]
Rep. Doug LaMalfa [R-CA]	Rep. Brian Babin [R-TX]	Rep. Ralph Abraham [R-LA]	Rep. Neal Dunn [R-FL]
Rep. Rick Allen [R-GA]	Rep. Ted Yoho [R-FL]	Rep. Jody Hice [R-GA]	Rep. Adrian Smith [R-NE]
Rep. Ron Estes [R-KS]	Rep. Bob Gibbs [R-OH]	Rep. Walter Jones [R-NC]	Rep. Louie Gohmert [R-TX]
Rep. Joe Barton [R-TX]	Rep. Raul Labrador [R-ID]	Rep. Jim Banks [R-IN]	Rep. Ann Wagner [R-MO]
Rep. John Ratcliffe [R-TX]	Rep. Keith Rothfus [R-PA]	Rep. David Rouzer [R-NC]	Rep. Matt Gaetz [R-FL]
Rep. Bill Posey [R-FL]	Rep. Daniel Webster [R-FL]	Rep. Bill Flores [R-TX]	Rep. Francis Rooney [R-FL]
Rep. Dave Brat [R-VA]	Rep. Scott Perry [R-PA]

Date	Chamber	Action
2018-08-02	House	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
2018-06-25	House	Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2018-06-25	House	Introduced in House

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/6213/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr6213/BILLS-115hr6213ih.pdf