To amend title 5, United States Code, to establish and clarify the applicable statute of limitations for seeking remedy for a legal wrong due to agency action, and for other purposes.
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Latest Action · July 23, 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
The Agency Stability Restoration Act of 2024 establishes a six-year deadline for people to file lawsuits challenging federal agency actions. Currently, the law is unclear about how long someone has to sue over an agency decision, which has created legal uncertainty. This bill clarifies that individuals and organizations have six years from the date of a final agency action to bring their case to court, providing stability and predictability for both the public and government agencies. The legislation affects anyone who might dispute a federal agency decision, including businesses, nonprofits, and individuals dealing with agencies like the EPA, FDA, or other federal departments. No specific funding is required since the bill simply establishes a legal timeline rather than creating new programs or agencies.
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