Limits on Federal Agencies' Settlement Agreements and Consent Decrees.
This bill aims to restrict how federal agencies can enter into settlement agreements and consent decrees. It means agencies cannot create new regulations through such agreements, nor can they pay for third-party legal costs in cases leading to new rules. This could impact how quickly and in what manner new rules affecting various aspects of life, from the environment to product safety, are introduced.
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 of attorneys' fees or litigation costs.
The bill seeks to prevent agencies from creating new regulations outside the standard legislative process.
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