HR 7968 · 94th Congress · Legal fees
A bill to amend chapter 7 (relating to judicial review of agency action) of title 5 of the United States Code to provide for the recovery of attorneys' fees as a part of costs in certain civil actions to obtain judicial review.
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1975-06-17)
Plain Language Summary
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Provides for the recovery of attorneys' fees as a part of costs in civil actions to obtain judicial review of agency action where such action is brought on the grounds that it adversely affects civil or constitutional rights, or consumer or environmental interests. Requires that the party seeking review substantially prevail in order to recover such fees. (Adds 5 U.S.C. 707)…
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Cosponsors (3)
3 Democrats