The FEES Act of 2026 limits attorney's fees in civil actions and agency proceedings.
The FEES Act of 2026 amends the Equal Access to Justice Act to limit attorney's fees and litigation costs in civil actions and agency proceedings. It prohibits awards exceeding $200,000 in any single action or more than three actions per year, unless in a class action or involving the Social Security Administration or Department of Veterans Affairs. The Act also restricts fee awards in adversary adjudications and guidance documents. It mandates an independent scientific panel to assess the Act's impact on federally managed lands.
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