Injunctive Authority Clarification Act of 2025
1/31/2025, 11:08 AMSummary of Bill HR 97
Bill 119 HR 97, also known as the "Injunctive Authority Clarification Act of 2021," aims to amend title 28 of the United States Code to prevent the issuance of national injunctions. National injunctions are court orders that apply to the entire country, rather than just the parties involved in a specific case.The bill seeks to limit the power of federal judges to issue these broad injunctions, which have been a source of controversy in recent years. Proponents of the bill argue that national injunctions can undermine the authority of the executive branch and disrupt the balance of power between the branches of government.
If passed, the bill would restrict the scope of injunctions to only apply to the parties involved in a particular case, rather than the entire country. This would help ensure that court decisions are more narrowly tailored and do not have unintended consequences for individuals and businesses who are not directly involved in the litigation. Overall, the Injunctive Authority Clarification Act of 2021 seeks to promote a more balanced and restrained approach to judicial power, while also protecting the rights of individuals and businesses from overly broad court orders.
Congressional Summary of HR 97
Injunctive Authority Clarification Act of 2025
This bill prohibits federal courts from issuing injunctive orders that bar enforcement of a federal law or policy against a nonparty, unless the nonparty is represented by a party in a class action lawsuit.
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Current Status of Bill HR 97
Bill HR 97 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 3, 2025. Bill HR 97 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 3, 2025. Bill HR 97's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of January 3, 2025Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 97
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6Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
6Unaffiliated Sponsors
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0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 97
To amend title 28, United States Code, to prohibit the issuance of national injunctions, and for other purposes.To amend title 28, United States Code, to prohibit the issuance of national injunctions, and for other purposes.Comments
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