Bill · S. 3803· Senate(119-S-3803)
Right to Redress Act
- Introduced
- 2/9/2026
- Last activity
- 2/9/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Cory Booker
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Right to Redress Act aims to amend title 28 of the United States Code regarding tort claims. It specifically addresses claims for money damages resulting from personal injuries or death caused by Federal law enforcement officers. The bill allows these claims to be instituted without first being presented to the appropriate Federal agencies. It also mandates that such claims be tried by a court with a jury upon the request of the claimant. This change applies to any officer authorized to engage in or supervise the prevention, detection, investigation, or prosecution of Federal law violations.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+6
The bill strengthens due process by allowing claimants to bypass agency hurdles and request a jury trial for injuries caused by federal officers.
Does this change how police departments operate?+5
The bill increases accountability for federal law enforcement officers by allowing claims to bypass administrative presentation and granting the right to a jury trial.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
By allowing judicial review of law enforcement conduct through jury trials, the bill increases the transparency of federal officer accountability.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Right to a Jury Trial: Under Section 2 of the bill, any claim for money damages regarding injury, loss of property, or death caused by the negligent or wrongful act of a Federal law enforcement officer can be tried by a court with a jury at the request of the claimant (Section 2(a)(1)(A)).
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Streamlined Legal Action: The bill amends the process to permit actions for money damages for personal injuries and death caused by Federal law enforcement officers to be instituted without the requirement of first presenting the claim to the appropriate Federal agencies (Section 2 preamble).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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No Revival of Expired Claims: The bill clarifies that nothing in the act may be construed to revive any claim for which the applicable statute of limitations has already expired (Section 2(d)(1)).
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No Reopening of Settled Cases: The bill specifies that it cannot be used to reopen any claim that has already been finally adjudicated, whether that happened through an administrative process or by a Federal court (Section 2(d)(2)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Due Process+6Improves Government Transparency+4
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For African Americans+3Good For Low Income Households+3Good For People With Disabilities+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Policing Reform+5Improves Racial Equity+3
- 2/9/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Richard BlumenthalDemocrat · Connecticut
Jeff MerkleyDemocrat · Oregon