HR 8743 · 94th Congress · Law

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 attorney fees as a part of costs in certain civil actions to obtain judicial review.

Introduced 1975-07-18· Sponsored by Rep. Drinan, Robert F. [D-MA-4]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1975-07-18)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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 (11)

10 Democrats1 Republican