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H.R. 1526 · 119th Congress

NORRA of 2025

Passed HouseLaw
IntroducedFeb 24, 2025
Passed HouseApr 9, 2025
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, Apr 10, 2025: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. The House passed it 219–213. All 4 of Iowa's representatives voted yes in the House. It would change 0 sections of existing law and would add 1 new provisions of its own.

How this bill changes the law

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H.R. 1526 doesn't change any existing section of law. It would create 1 new provision of its own. Read from the bill text as sent to the Senate (Apr 10, 2025).

New provisions of the bill's own

  • Sec. 2 Limitation on authority of united states district courts to provide injunctive relief
What the words would change: every change, in place (0)

Today's wording of each part of the law, with what would be struck out and added. Each change also gives the bill's own instruction, word for word.

    From the bill's official text on GovInfo and the U.S. Code, latest edition, which may not yet show changes made since.

    What it does

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    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.

    Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Feb 24, 2025).

    Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

    What has happened

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    1. Apr 10, 2025Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.Senate
    2. Apr 9, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
    3. Apr 9, 2025On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 213 (Roll no. 98). Roll call recordHouse floor actions
    4. Apr 9, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 213 (Roll no. 98). Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
    5. Apr 9, 2025On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 217 (Roll no. 97). Roll call recordHouse floor actions
    6. Apr 9, 2025The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.House floor actions
    7. Apr 9, 2025Ms. Ross moved to recommit to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H1550-1551)House floor actions
    8. Apr 9, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1550-1552)House floor actions
    9. Apr 9, 2025Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the House resumed consideration of H.R. 1526.House floor actions
    10. Apr 8, 2025The Chair announced that pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, further proceedings on H.R. 1526 are postponed.House floor actions
    11. Apr 8, 2025The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
    12. Apr 8, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1526.House floor actions
    13. Apr 8, 2025Rule 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.House floor actions
    14. Apr 8, 2025Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 294. (consideration: CR H1482; text: CR H1482)House floor actions
    15. Apr 7, 2025Rules 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.House floor actions
    16. Apr 1, 2025Rules 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.House floor actions
    17. Mar 25, 2025Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 27.House floor actions
    18. Mar 25, 2025Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-40.House floor actions
    19. Mar 25, 2025Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-40.Library of Congress
    20. Mar 5, 2025Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 14 - 9.House committee actions
    21. Mar 5, 2025Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
    22. Feb 24, 2025Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.House floor actions
    23. Feb 24, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
    24. Feb 24, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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    Recorded votes

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    1. Apr 9, 2025 · HousePassed 219–213
      Iowa: Randy Feenstra yes, Ashley Hinson yes, Mariannette Miller-Meeks yes, Zachary Nunn yes
      On Passage · needed a majority
      R 219 yes, 1 noD 0 yes, 212 noEach member · Record
    1 other recorded vote (procedure and amendments)
    1. Apr 9, 2025 · HouseFailed 212–217
      Iowa: Randy Feenstra no, Ashley Hinson no, Mariannette Miller-Meeks no, Zachary Nunn no
      On Motion to Recommit · needed a majority
      R 0 yes, 217 noD 212 yes, 0 noEach member · Record

    Cosponsors

    • Brian Babin R-TX-36
    • Lance Gooden R-TX-5
    • Mark Harris R-NC-8
    • Clay Higgins R-LA-3
    • Nick LaLota R-NY-1
    • Nicholas A. Langworthy R-NY-23
    • Anna Paulina Luna R-FL-13
    • John J. McGuire III R-VA-5
    • Daniel Meuser R-PA-9
    • Derek Schmidt R-KS-2
    • Keith Self R-TX-3
    • Claudia Tenney R-NY-24
    Show 2 more cosponsors
    • Derrick Van Orden R-WI-3
    • Randy K. Weber, Sr. R-TX-14