Wrongful Injunction Accountability Act
The Wrongful Injunction Accountability Act (HR 3502) requires parties who wrongfully obtain court orders stopping U.S. government actions to reimburse the government for costs and damages when courts fail to require adequate financial security. Specifically, if a court issues an injunction against the government without ordering sufficient security (as required under federal civil procedure rules) or if the security provided is insufficient, the requesting party must pay the government’s actual losses. This law directly affects individuals or organizations that file lawsuits seeking to halt government activities without providing proper financial guarantees. It creates a clear mechanism to ensure the government isn’t left bearing financial harm from unjustified legal actions.
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Introduced May 19, 2025
Last action May 19, 2025
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May 19, 2025
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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May 19, 2025
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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Derek Schmidt
RRepublican
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Harriet M. Hageman
RRepublican
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Joe Wilson
RRepublican
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