Search Results: keywords:"legal claims"

  • S. 4597 — To provide relief for employees of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation who were subjected to discrimination, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:983

    S. 4597, known as the "FDIC Discrimination Relief Act of 2024," aims to support employees of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation who faced discrimination. It covers various anti-discrimination laws and allows affected employees to seek legal claims without needing to...

    Simple Explanation

    The FDIC Discrimination Relief Act of 2024 is a rule that helps FDIC workers who were treated unfairly at their jobs by making it easier for them to complain and use the legal system to fix the situation.

  • H. R. 9262 — To provide a civil remedy for an individual whose rights have been violated by a person acting under Federal authority, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:242

    H. R. 9262 proposes to offer a legal pathway for individuals to seek a civil remedy when their rights have been violated by someone who is acting under federal authority. The bill is titled the "Bivens Act of 2024" and it aims to amend Section 1979 of the Revised Statutes to...

    Simple Explanation

    The Bivens Act of 2024 wants to let people go to court when someone working for the federal government does something wrong and violates their rights, just like they can if a state-level official does it. It's like having a rule that makes sure everyone is treated fairly and can ask for help if they're not, whether the person in charge is from the federal government or a state.