H.R. 7046 Introduced Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Qualified Immunity Abolition Act of 2026

To amend the Revised Statutes to remove the defense of qualified immunity in the case of any action under section 1979, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
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  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7] Introduced January 13, 2026 Cosponsors 14 (14 D) Latest action January 13, 2026

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  1. Jan 13, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  2. Jan 13, 2026 Introduced in House
  3. Jan 12, 2026 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H649)

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