A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to prohibit the issuance of national injunctions, and for other purposes.

4/4/2025, 10:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 1206

Bill 119 s 1206, also known as the "National Injunction Reform Act of 2021," aims to amend title 28 of the United States Code in order to prohibit the issuance of national injunctions. National injunctions are court orders that prevent the enforcement of a law or regulation not only against the parties involved in the case, but also against anyone else who may be affected by the law.

The bill seeks to limit the scope of injunctions issued by federal courts to only apply to the parties involved in the case, rather than applying nationwide. This is intended to prevent a single judge from blocking a law or regulation from being enforced across the entire country, which some argue can lead to inconsistent legal standards and undermine the authority of other courts.

Supporters of the bill argue that national injunctions can create confusion and uncertainty in the legal system, as different courts may issue conflicting rulings on the same issue. They also argue that national injunctions can be used as a tool for political activism, allowing a single judge to halt the implementation of a law or regulation that has been passed by Congress or the executive branch. Opponents of the bill, however, argue that national injunctions are an important tool for protecting individual rights and ensuring that the government does not overstep its authority. They argue that national injunctions can be necessary in cases where a law or regulation may violate the Constitution or infringe on the rights of individuals across the country. Overall, the National Injunction Reform Act of 2021 is a controversial piece of legislation that seeks to address the issue of national injunctions and their impact on the legal system. It will be important to closely monitor the progress of this bill as it moves through Congress and to consider the arguments of both supporters and opponents as it is debated and potentially enacted into law.

Current Status of Bill S 1206

Bill S 1206 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 31, 2025. Bill S 1206 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 31, 2025.  Bill S 1206's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of March 31, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1206

Total Number of Sponsors
4
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
4
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
45
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
45
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1206

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1206

A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to prohibit the issuance of national injunctions, and for other purposes.A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to prohibit the issuance of national injunctions, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1206

R
Chuck Grassley
Iowa(Republican)
R
Thom Tillis
North Carolina(Republican)
R
Tommy Tuberville
Alabama(Republican)
R
Eric Schmitt
Missouri(Republican)
R
Ashley Moody
Florida(Independent)
R
Bernie Moreno
Ohio(Independent)

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