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HOUSE 77116th CongressThe title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Expressing the sense of Congress that financial institutions and other entities should work proactively with their customers affected by the shutdown of the Federal Government who may be facing short-term financial hardship and long-term damage to their creditworthiness through no fault of their own.

Last Action
1/29/2019

Actions

  • 2019-01-03Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • 2019-01-03Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • 2019-01-03Introduced in House
  • 2019-01-03Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2019-01-03 (00)

Injunctive Authority Clarification Act of 2019

This bill prohibits federal courts from issuing injunctive orders that bar enforcement of a federal law or policy against a nonparty, unless the nonparty is represented by a party in a class action lawsuit.

Cosponsors (4)

  • Ron Wright (R-TX)
  • John Rose (R-TN)
  • Mark Meadows (R-NC)
  • Chip Roy (R-TX)

Subjects

  • Civil actions and liability
  • Federal district courts
  • Judicial procedure and administration
  • Jurisdiction and venue
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