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No Regulation Through Litigation Act of 2025
2/28/2025, 5:23 AM
Summary of Bill HR 849
Additionally, the bill requires agencies to publish settlement agreements on their websites within 30 days of finalizing the agreement. This will allow the public to easily access and review the terms of the settlement.
Furthermore, the bill prohibits federal agencies from entering into agreements that require the agency to take actions that are not within its statutory authority. This provision aims to prevent agencies from overstepping their bounds and engaging in activities that are not authorized by law. Overall, Bill 119 HR 849 seeks to promote transparency, accountability, and adherence to statutory authority in the settlement process for federal agencies.
Congressional Summary of HR 849
No Regulation Through Litigation Act of 2025
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 849
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 849
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
11Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
11Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 849
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Comments

Lawson Lowry
9 months ago
I totally support this bill, it's about time we put some restrictions on those agencies and their shady deals. This is gonna make a big difference, but what does it mean for us regular folks in the long run? #HRBill849 #Limitations #Agencies #Settlements #ConsentDecrees

Elina Burke
9 months ago
This bill is a joke. It's about time they put some restrictions on these agencies. It's ridiculous how they can just make deals behind closed doors without any accountability. This is a step in the right direction for sure. It's time to hold these agencies to a higher standard. #HRBill849 #AboutTime





