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DemocratBill · H.R. 6092· House(119-HR-6092)

Constitutional Accountability Act

Rep. Johnson
Age: 72 years
Georgia
Introduced
11/18/2025
Last activity
11/18/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
Henry Johnson
Cosponsors
Democrat - 4Republican - 0
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The Constitutional Accountability Act aims to ensure that the United States, States, and local governments are held liable for monetary damages resulting from constitutional violations by law enforcement officers. It amends section 1979 of the Revised Statutes (42 U.S.C. 1983) to expand the definition of a "person" to include various government entities. The bill establishes liability for these entities when an employee or contractor violates rights secured by the Constitution. Furthermore, it removes the requirement that a violation must result from a specific municipal policy or custom. Finally, it addresses sovereign immunity to allow for these legal claims against States and the United States.

Yes· 3 of 7

  • Does this change how police departments operate?+7

    The bill increases accountability by establishing liability for government entities for the actions of law enforcement officers regardless of specific municipal policy.

  • Would Black Americans be better off under this?+6

    The bill's findings highlight that expanded liability can help address historical and ongoing constitutional rights violations faced by Black Americans.

  • Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+6

    The bill addresses systemic issues by making law enforcement entities liable for constitutional violations, which the findings suggest impacts Black Americans disproportionately.

The opposite

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-4

    The bill increases government liability by allowing monetary damage claims against the United States, States, and local governments.