I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7213 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 15, 2020 Mr. 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 .