United States 115th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 4927 — To amend title 28, United States Code, to limit the authority of district courts to provide injunctive relief, and for other purposes.

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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  3. Died in session

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In plain language

The bill limits district courts' authority to issue injunctive relief orders.

This bill amends title 28 of the United States Code to restrict district courts from providing injunctive relief except to parties involved in a case or within the relevant Federal district. It seeks to clarify the scope of injunctive relief granted by these courts.

Summary

This bill limits the authority of federal district courts to issue injunctions. Specifically, it prohibits a district court from issuing an injunction unless the injunction applies only: (1) to the parties to the case before that district court, or (2) in the federal district in which the injunction is issued.

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The bill limits the authority of district courts to issue injunctive relief by restricting it to cases involving only the parties before the court or within the federal district where the order is issued.

  • 28 U.S.C. 1370

    ``Sec. 1370. Limitation on authority to provide injunctive relief ``(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no United States district court shall issue any order providing for injunctive relief, except in the case of such an order that is applicable only to-- ``(1) the parties to the case before such district court; or ``(2) in the Federal district in which the order is issued.''.

    This new section establishes restrictions on the scope of injunctive relief that district courts can grant.

  • 28 U.S.C. 84

    ``1370. Limitation on authority to provide injunctive relief.''.

    This addition updates the table of sections to include the new limitation on injunctive relief.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 4927 do?
This bill limits the authority of federal district courts to issue injunctions. Specifically, it prohibits a district court from issuing an injunction unless the injunction applies only: (1) to the parties to the case before that district court, or (2) in the federal district in which the injunction is issued.
Who sponsors HR 4927?
HR 4927 is sponsored by Brat, Dave (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 4927?
This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 4927?
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