HR 9653 United States House · 119th Congress

Limiting Excessive Government Obstruction Act

This bill, the Limiting Excessive Government Obstruction Act, modifies how federal agencies handle certain legal disputes by adding a new step where a party can file a demurrer to dismiss an agency case. If a case is dismissed under this new rule, the agency must file a lawsuit in federal court within 90 days to pursue the same allegations, and defendants in those lawsuits would be entitled to a jury trial. The legislation explicitly excludes immigration, national security, tax, bankruptcy, patent, and federal benefit matters from these new requirements. By allowing for a jury trial and setting a strict deadline for agencies to restart proceedings in court, the bill aims to provide clearer legal pathways for individuals facing agency enforcement actions.
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Introduced Jul 13, 2026 Last action Jul 14, 2026
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