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Injunctive Authority Clarification Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-97| House 
| Updated: 1/3/2025
Andy Biggs

Andy Biggs

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (4)
Andrew Ogles (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)Lauren Boebert (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Injunctive Authority Clarification Act of 2025" seeks to amend Title 28 of the United States Code by adding a new section, 2285, which significantly restricts the injunctive authority of federal courts. This proposed legislation specifically prohibits any U.S. court from issuing an order that purports to restrain the enforcement of any statute, regulation, or similar authority against an individual or entity that is not a party to the lawsuit. The primary intent of this bill is to prevent the issuance of "national" or "universal" injunctions, which can broadly halt the implementation of laws or policies for non-litigants. However, it includes an important exception: such an order may be issued if the non-party is represented by a party acting in a representative capacity , consistent with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, thereby allowing for established collective legal actions.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-77
Injunctive Authority Clarification Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-43
Injunctive Authority Clarification Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-89
Injunctive Authority Clarification Act of 2023
Jan 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-77
    Injunctive Authority Clarification Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-43
    Injunctive Authority Clarification Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-89
    Injunctive Authority Clarification Act of 2023


  • January 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Law

Civil actions and liabilityFederal district courtsJudicial procedure and administrationJurisdiction and venue

Injunctive Authority Clarification Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-97| House 
| Updated: 1/3/2025
The "Injunctive Authority Clarification Act of 2025" seeks to amend Title 28 of the United States Code by adding a new section, 2285, which significantly restricts the injunctive authority of federal courts. This proposed legislation specifically prohibits any U.S. court from issuing an order that purports to restrain the enforcement of any statute, regulation, or similar authority against an individual or entity that is not a party to the lawsuit. The primary intent of this bill is to prevent the issuance of "national" or "universal" injunctions, which can broadly halt the implementation of laws or policies for non-litigants. However, it includes an important exception: such an order may be issued if the non-party is represented by a party acting in a representative capacity , consistent with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, thereby allowing for established collective legal actions.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-77
Injunctive Authority Clarification Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-43
Injunctive Authority Clarification Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-89
Injunctive Authority Clarification Act of 2023
Jan 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-77
    Injunctive Authority Clarification Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-43
    Injunctive Authority Clarification Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-89
    Injunctive Authority Clarification Act of 2023


  • January 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Andy Biggs

Andy Biggs

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (4)
Andrew Ogles (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)Lauren Boebert (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Law

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Civil actions and liabilityFederal district courtsJudicial procedure and administrationJurisdiction and venue