Only the right has signed this so far (Bill Ranking)
H.R. 1526 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
15 members · Left 0 · Center 0 · Right 15 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Issa, Darrell (R-CA) (Introduced 02/24/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Lean right · DW-NOMINATE +0.48 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 15 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Judiciary Committee; House - Judiciary Committee; House - Judiciary Committee; House - Judiciary Committee; House - Judiciary Committee; House - Judiciary Committee |
| Latest Action | 04/10/2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Roll Call Votes | 2 |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (02/24/2025)
No Rogue Rulings Act or NORRA
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 to the parties of the particular case before the court.
119 HR 1526 EH: No Rogue Rulings Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 1526
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend title 28, United States Code, to limit the authority of district courts to provide injunctive relief, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the No Rogue Rulings Act of 2025 as the NORRA of 2025.
2.Limitation on authority of united states district courts to provide injunctive relief (a)In generalChapter 85 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 1370.Limitation on authority to provide injunctive relief (a)Except as provided in subsection (b), 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 limit the actions of a party to the case before such district court with respect to the party seeking injunctive relief from such district court and non-parties represented by such a party acting in a representative capacity pursuant to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. (b)If a case is brought by two or more States located in different circuits challenging an action by the executive branch, that case shall be referred to a three-judge panel selected pursuant to section 2284, except that the selection of judges shall be random, and not by the chief judge of the circuit. The three-judge panel may issue an injunction that would otherwise be prohibited under subsection (a), and shall consider the interest of justice, the risk of irreparable harm to non-parties, and the preservation of the constitutional separation of powers in determining whether to issue such an order. (c)An appeal of an order granting or denying injunctive relief pursuant to subsection (b) may lie to the circuit embracing the district or to the Supreme Court, at the preference of the party.. (b)Table of sectionsThe table of sections for such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following: 1370. Limitation on authority to provide injunctive relief.. Passed the House of Representatives April 9, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 1526 IH: NORRA U.S. House of Representatives 2025-02-24 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1526IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 24, 2025Mr. Issa (for himself, Mr. Van Orden, and Mr. Weber of Texas) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryA BILLTo amend title 28, United States Code, to limit the authority of district courts to provide injunctive relief, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the No Rogue Rulings Act as the NORRA.
2.Limitation on authority of united states district courts to provide injunctive relief (a)In generalChapter 85 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 1370.Limitation on authority to provide injunctive reliefNotwithstanding 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 limit the actions of a party to the case before such district court with respect to the party seeking injunctive relief from such district court.. (b)Table of sectionsThe table of sections for such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following: 1370. Limitation on authority to provide injunctive relief..
119 HR 1526 : No Rogue Rulings Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-04-10 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1526IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESApril 10, 2025Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryAN ACTTo amend title 28, United States Code, to limit the authority of district courts to provide injunctive relief, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the No Rogue Rulings Act of 2025 as the NORRA of 2025.2.Limitation on authority of united states district courts to provide injunctive relief(a)In generalChapter 85 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:1370.Limitation on authority to provide injunctive relief(a)Except as provided in subsection (b), 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 limit the actions of a party to the case before such district court with respect to the party seeking injunctive relief from such district court and non-parties represented by such a party acting in a representative capacity pursuant to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.(b)If a case is brought by two or more States located in different circuits challenging an action by the executive branch, that case shall be referred to a three-judge panel selected pursuant to section 2284, except that the selection of judges shall be random, and not by the chief judge of the circuit. The three-judge panel may issue an injunction that would otherwise be prohibited under subsection (a), and shall consider the interest of justice, the risk of irreparable harm to non-parties, and the preservation of the constitutional separation of powers in determining whether to issue such an order. (c)An appeal of an order granting or denying injunctive relief pursuant to subsection (b) may lie to the circuit embracing the district or to the Supreme Court, at the preference of the party..(b)Table of sectionsThe table of sections for such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following:1370. Limitation on authority to provide injunctive relief..Passed the House of Representatives April 9, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 1526 RH: No Rogue Rulings Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-03-25 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 27119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1526[Report No. 119–40]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 24, 2025Mr. Issa (for himself, Mr. Van Orden, and Mr. Weber of Texas) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryMarch 25, 2025Additional sponsors: Mr. Gooden, Mr. Harris of North Carolina, Mrs. Luna, Mr. Schmidt, Ms. Tenney, Mr. Langworthy, Mr. McGuire, Mr. Self, Mr. Higgins of Louisiana, Mr. Meuser, Mr. Babin, and Mr. LaLotaMarch 25, 2025Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printedStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicFor text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on February 24, 2025A BILLTo amend title 28, United States Code, to limit the authority of district courts to provide injunctive relief, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the No Rogue Rulings Act of 2025 as the NORRA of 2025.2.Limitation on authority of united states district courts to provide injunctive relief(a)In generalChapter 85 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:1370.Limitation on authority to provide injunctive relief(a)Except as provided in subsection (b), 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 limit the actions of a party to the case before such district court with respect to the party seeking injunctive relief from such district court and non-parties represented by such a party acting in a representative capacity pursuant to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.(b)If a case is brought by two or more States located in different circuits challenging an action by the executive branch, that case shall be referred to a three-judge panel selected pursuant to section 2284, except that the selection of judges shall be random, and not by the chief judge of the circuit. The three-judge panel may issue an injunction that would otherwise be prohibited under subsection (a), and shall consider the interest of justice, the risk of irreparable harm to non-parties, and the preservation of the constitutional separation of powers in determining whether to issue such an order. (c)An appeal of an order granting or denying injunctive relief pursuant to subsection (b) may lie to the circuit embracing the district or to the Supreme Court, at the preference of the party..(b)Table of sectionsThe table of sections for such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following:1370. Limitation on authority to provide injunctive relief..March 25, 2025Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
The bill's own words, from our database (synced from the GPO BILLS XML); paragraph breaks added at the bill's section boundaries, nothing else changed.
| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 02/24/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 02/24/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 02/24/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
| 03/05/2025 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 03/05/2025 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 14 - 9. |
| 03/25/2025 | Library of Congress | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-40. |
| 03/25/2025 | House floor actions | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-40. |
| 03/25/2025 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 27. |
| 04/01/2025 | House floor actions | Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 282 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 22, H.R. 1526, S.J. Res. 18 and S.J. Res. 28. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 22, H.R. 1526, S.J. Res. 18, and S.J. Res. 28 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of debate on each measure and one motion to recommit on H.R. 22 and H.R. 1526, and one motion to commit on S.J. Res. 18 and S.J. Res. 28. The resolution also provides that H. Res. 23 and H. Res. 164 are laid on the table. |
| 04/07/2025 | House floor actions | Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 294 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 18, S.J. Res. 28, H.R. 1526 and H.R. 22. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 22, H.R. 1526, S.J. Res. 18, and S.J. Res. 28 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of debate on each measure and one motion to recommit on H.R. 22 and H.R. 1526, and one motion to commit on S.J. Res. 18 and S.J. Res. 28. |
| 04/08/2025 | House floor actions | Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 294. (consideration: CR H1482; text: CR H1482) |
| 04/08/2025 | House floor actions | Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 18, S.J. Res. 28, H.R. 1526 and H.R. 22. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 22, H.R. 1526, S.J. Res. 18, and S.J. Res. 28 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of debate on each measure and one motion to recommit on H.R. 22 and H.R. 1526, and one motion to commit on S.J. Res. 18 and S.J. Res. 28. |
| 04/08/2025 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1526. |
| 04/08/2025 | House floor actions | The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. |
| 04/08/2025 | House floor actions | The Chair announced that pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, further proceedings on H.R. 1526 are postponed. |
| 04/09/2025 | House floor actions | Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the House resumed consideration of H.R. 1526. |
| 04/09/2025 | House floor actions | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1550-1552) |
| 04/09/2025 | House floor actions | Ms. Ross moved to recommit to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H1550-1551) |
| 04/09/2025 | House floor actions | The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX. |
| 04/09/2025 | House floor actions | On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 217 (Roll no. 97). |
| 04/09/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 213 (Roll no. 98). |
| 04/09/2025 | House floor actions | On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 213 (Roll no. 98). |
| 04/09/2025 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 04/10/2025 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To amend title 28, United States Code, to limit the authority of district courts to provide injunctive relief, and for other purposes. |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | NORRA of 2025 |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | No Rogue Rulings Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | NORRA of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | No Rogue Rulings Act of 2025 |
| Display Title | NORRA of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | NORRA of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | No Rogue Rulings Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | No Rogue Rulings Act |
| Official Title as Introduced | To amend title 28, United States Code, to limit the authority of district courts to provide injunctive relief, and for other purposes. |
| Amendment | Sponsor | Purpose | Latest Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAMDT 16 | 04/08/2025 On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection. |
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Judiciary Committee | 04/10/2025 Referred To |
| House - Judiciary Committee | 04/09/2025 Unknown |
| House - Judiciary Committee | 04/09/2025 Unknown |
| House - Judiciary Committee | 03/25/2025 Reported By |
| House - Judiciary Committee | 03/05/2025 Markup By |
| House - Judiciary Committee | 02/24/2025 Referred To |
Policy Area: Law
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