HR 4292

Nationwide Injunction Abuse Prevention Act of 2019

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US Congress

Session

Session 116

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Bill overview

This bill, the Nationwide Injunction Abuse Prevention Act of 2019, aims to restrict the use of injunctions by federal district courts. It limits a court’s ability to issue injunctions to only apply to the parties involved in the specific lawsuit or the district where the court is located. The goal is to prevent overly broad injunctions that could disrupt business operations or other activities beyond the scope of the original legal dispute. This legislation seeks to curb what some perceive as an abuse of the injunction power.

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HR 4292Introduced

Nationwide Injunction Abuse Prevention Act of 2019

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CIVIK

LEGISLATION TRACKER

HR 4292Introduced

Nationwide Injunction Abuse Prevention Act of 2019

Jurisdiction: US

Public Sentiment

No Data

0

Support

0

Oppose

CIVIKEngagement, Reclaimed.

civik.us/legislation/cmpn5ukt44eq4k00gslqghq77|Jun 13, 2026

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2020-11-17House

ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - John W. Rose(TN) asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 4292, a bill originally introduced by Representative Meadows, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.

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11/17/2020HouseUnanimous consent
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - John W. Rose(TN) asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 4292, a bill originally introduced by Representative Meadows, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
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11/17/2020HouseUnanimous consent
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - John W. Rose(TN) asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 4292, a bill originally introduced by Representative Meadows, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
No roll-call vote on record for this action.

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