- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- 3
- Latest action
- Feb 9, 2026
What it does
The Right to Redress Act would allow individuals to sue the federal government for money damages for personal injury or death caused by federal law enforcement officers without first filing a claim with the relevant federal agency. It would also grant claimants the right to a jury trial in such cases and clarify that the Federal Tort Claims Act applies to claims arising from the actions of federal law enforcement officers. The bill defines “Federal law enforcement officer” broadly to include any officer, agent, or employee authorized to prevent, detect, investigate, or prosecute violations of federal civil or criminal law. The amendments would apply to claims arising before, on, or after…
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