Summary
No Regulation Through Litigation Act of 2023
This bill specifies that a federal agency may not enter into a consent decree that exceeds the authority of the court that enters the order related to the decree. It also limits the inclusion of attorney fees or litigation costs in consent decrees or settlement agreements that result in a regulation or guidance document.
Lifecycle of the Bill
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Feb 2, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Feb 2, 2026
