Bill Sponsor
House Bill 2224
117th Congress(2021-2022)
History and Tradition Protection Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 26, 2021
Overview
Text
Introduced
Mar 26, 2021
Latest Action
Oct 19, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
2224
Congress
117
Policy Area
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Primary focus of measure is discrimination on basis of race, ethnicity, age, sex, gender, health or disability; First Amendment rights; due process and equal protection; abortion rights; privacy. Measures concerning abortion rights and procedures may fall under Health policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Louisiana
Republican
California
Republican
Florida
Republican
Florida
Republican
Nebraska
Republican
Nebraska
Republican
North Carolina
Republican
Pennsylvania
Republican
South Carolina
Republican
South Carolina
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

History and Tradition Protection Act of 2021

This bill limits the remedies available for certain civil actions involving the deprivation of rights under color of law.

Specifically, remedies will be limited to injunctive and declaratory relief for claims where the deprivation of rights consists of violation of a prohibition in the Constitution against the establishment of religion. Additionally, no attorney's 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.

Text (1)
March 26, 2021
Actions (3)
10/19/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
03/26/2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
03/26/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:48:01 PM