The Bivens Act of 2025 creates a civil remedy allowing individuals to sue federal officials and employees for violating their constitutional rights while acting under federal authority. Currently, people can sue state and local officials for rights violations under existing law, but this bill extends similar protections to those harmed by federal employees. The legislation amends Section 1979 of the Revised Statutes to add federal officials to the list of government actors against whom citizens can bring lawsuits for constitutional violations. This change would allow Americans to seek damages directly against federal employees in court without going through other administrative processes. The bill was introduced in November 2025 and referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee but does not specify new funding or implementation timelines.
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