Restoring Civil Rights Attorney’s Fees Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (10 Sep 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
What this bill does
This bill, titled the Restoring Civil Rights Attorney’s Fees Act of 2026, would amend existing law to clarify when a party is considered to have "prevailed" in certain civil rights lawsuits for the purpose of awarding attorney's fees. Specifically, it would allow parties to be considered prevailing if they obtain relief through a judicial order, an enforceable written agreement, or a voluntary change by the defendant that resolves the core issue of the case. This could apply even if a court order is later vacated due to the case becoming moot.
The bill affects individuals and groups who bring civil rights lawsuits and seek attorney's fees if they win. It also impacts defendants, including government entities, by potentially making them liable for attorney's fees in a broader set of circumstances, especially if they change their behavior to resolve the lawsuit. The changes would apply to cases already pending or those filed after the bill becomes law.
H.R. 10335 was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has not yet been passed by either the House or the Senate, nor has it been signed into law by the President.
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Timeline
10 Sep 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10335 do?
- This bill, titled the Restoring Civil Rights Attorney’s Fees Act of 2026, would amend existing law to clarify when a party is considered to have "prevailed" in certain civil rights lawsuits for the purpose of awarding attorney's fees. Specifically, it would allow parties to be considered prevailing if they obtain relief through a judicial order, an enforceable written agreement, or a voluntary change by the defendant that resolves the core issue of the case. This could apply even if a court order is later vacated due to the case becoming moot. The bill affects individuals and groups who bring civil rights lawsuits and seek attorney's fees if they win. It also impacts defendants, including government entities, by potentially making them liable for attorney's fees in a broader set of circumstances, especially if they change their behavior to resolve the lawsuit. The changes would apply to cases already pending or those filed after the bill becomes law. H.R. 10335 was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has not yet been passed by either the House or the Senate, nor has it been signed into law by the President.
- Has H.R. 10335 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10335. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10335?
- H.R. 10335 was sponsored by Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6] (R-WI), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10335?
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (10 Sep 2026).
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