House Bill 6213
115th Congress(2017-2018)
History and Tradition Protection Act of 2018
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 25, 2018
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
6213
Congress
115
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.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
June 25, 2018
08/02/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
06/25/2018
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
06/25/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:42:18 PM