Limits on Federal Agencies' Settlement Agreements and Consent Decrees
This bill aims to restrict federal agencies from entering into settlement agreements and consent decrees that could lead to new regulations without proper public procedure. This means agencies will have less flexibility in establishing new rules through court processes, potentially impacting transparency and public participation in lawmaking.
Key points
Federal agencies cannot enter into consent decrees that exceed the court's authority.
Settlement agreements or consent decrees resulting in new regulations cannot include payment for attorneys' fees or litigation costs.
The bill seeks to prevent federal agencies from creating new regulations outside standard legislative procedures.
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