The Stop Serial Litigation Act of 2026 limits fees and expenses awarded in agency adjudications and civil actions.
The Stop Serial Litigation Act of 2026 sets maximum fees for expert witnesses and attorneys in agency adjudications and civil actions. For agency adjudications, fees are capped at $175 per hour, adjusted for inflation, and $300,000 annually for organizations. Civil actions have a $125 per hour cap for the Veteran’s Administration or Social Security Administration, and $175 per hour for other agencies, with a $300,000 annual limit for tax-exempt organizations. The bill also mandates detailed documentation of tasks and time in fee awards.
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