Bill · H.R. 3502· House(119-HR-3502)
Wrongful Injunction Accountability Act
- Introduced
- 5/19/2025
- Last activity
- 5/19/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Derek Schmidt
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Wrongful Injunction Accountability Act," focuses on recovering taxpayer money. It addresses situations where the United States is wrongfully enjoined or restrained under rule 65 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The legislation targets instances where a court does not order sufficient security to cover costs and damages. In such cases, the person or entity that moved for the injunction would be held liable. This ensures that the United States can recover sustained costs and damages.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+5
The bill promotes fiscal responsibility by holding parties liable for damages incurred due to inadequate security in restraining actions.
Does this give the federal government more power?+4
The bill increases federal power by providing more robust mechanisms for the United States to recover costs and damages.
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?+3
The bill helps protect taxpayer funds by ensuring recovery of costs and damages caused by wrongful injunctions.
The opposite
Would business owners be better off under this?-4
Litigants or business entities seeking injunctions against the government may face increased financial risk.
Does this protect the individual right to speak freely?-3
The bill may create a chilling effect on speech by imposing financial liability on those seeking injunctive relief.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Recovery of Taxpayer Funds: The bill provides a mechanism to ensure the United States can recover costs and damages if the required security is not ordered by a court or is insufficient (Section 2). This helps protect taxpayer money from being lost due to wrongful restraining actions.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Financial Liability for Movants: Individuals or entities seeking a restraining action may be held liable to the United States for sustained costs and damages if the court fails to order adequate security (Section 2). This creates a potential financial burden on those who bring such actions against the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+5Reduces National Debt+3Reduces Government Spending+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners-4
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+4Improves Freedom Of Speech-3
- 6/11/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/19/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Harriet HagemanRepublican · Wyoming
Joe WilsonRepublican · South Carolina