FEES Act of 2026 Fixing Egregiously Expensive Suits Act of 2026
To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for certain rules relating to the payment of attorney's fees.
This bill, HB9536, aims to change how attorney's fees are handled under title 5 of the United States Code. Specifically, it introduces new rules about who pays these fees and under what conditions. If passed, these changes would impact anyone involved in legal cases where attorney's fees are at stake, including government employees and private parties.
HB9536 was introduced on June 30, 2026, and has been referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary for further review. This means it is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and will need to be reviewed, debated, and potentially amended before it can move forward.
As of now, the bill has just been introduced and referred to the relevant committee. Key next steps will include committee hearings, where the bill’s details will be scrutinized, and possible amendments will be proposed. If the committee approves the bill, it will then move to the full House for debate and a vote.
