Congress·In Committee·S. 3470
Accountability for Federal Law Enforcement Act
Senate Bill Would Let Americans Sue Federal Agencies Over Officers' Constitutional Violations
Legislative Progress
Senate
Key Points
- Would let people sue the United States and federal law enforcement agencies when a federal officer violates their constitutional rights.
- Makes the officer’s federal agency (the “public employer”) financially responsible for the officer’s conduct, even if the agency did not order it or have a pattern of it.
- Says this applies to officers with powers like searches, evidence seizures, and arrests, including people hired by contract to do that work.
- Removes a major shield for the federal government by waiving sovereign immunity for these claims, so the case can go forward in court.
- Still allows lawsuits against the individual officer under other legal options; this adds an additional path aimed at the agency/employer.
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
How this policy affects specific groups of people
Mixed Impacts(3)
Milestones
2 milestones2 actions
Dec 15, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S8731-8732)
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Dec 15, 2025
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Accountability for Federal Law Enforcement Act
Bill NumberS 3470
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S8731-8732)
Data Sources
Sponsor
Cosponsors
(9)D: 8I: 1
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