Federal agencies would need public input for certain lawsuit settlements.
Federal agencies would need public input before settling lawsuits that lead to new rules affecting many people or governments. The bill aims to make these agreements more open. It would do this by requiring public comments and high-level approval, changing how agencies currently handle such settlements.
Today, federal agencies can enter into consent decrees and settlement agreements that compel regulatory action without specific public notice, comment, or intervention requirements. If this bill becomes law, agencies would be required to publish proposed agreements for at least 60 days of public comment, make it easier for affected parties to join lawsuits, and demand personal approval from top officials for certain agreements, increasing transparency and public participation.
HR 6622 · 119th Congress · December 11, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 5/10
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