U.S. House · 119th Congress · H.R. 7046

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.

Sponsor

Ayanna PressleyD-MA-7

Introduced

January 13, 2026, in the House

Issue areas

• Civil rights

Policy area

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues (from the Congressional Research Service)

Full text and actions

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