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Bill would let state courts hear suits against federal employees; supporters call it access to remedies
Judiciary Committee · February 9, 2026
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Summary
Representative Ellen Reed and Institute for Justice witnesses said HB1634 would restore a state-court avenue for claims against federal employees; witnesses debated federalism, immunity, and whether federal removal would follow.
Representative Ellen Reed introduced HB1634, which would permit state-law claims to be brought against federal employees in state court so that state-law remedies and constitutional claims can be litigated there. Reed framed the measure as restoring "the right of action" for people harmed by federal officials, noting that the bill…
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