Stop Serial Litigation Act of 2026

The Stop Serial Litigation Act of 2026 limits the amount of legal fees the government can award to private parties in administrative and court cases to prevent repetitive lawsuits. It caps annual fee awards at $300,000 for most organizations and non-profits, while also setting a maximum hourly rate of $175 for attorneys in most cases, with a lower rate of $125 for veterans and social security matters. Additionally, the bill requires detailed itemized records of how attorneys spend their time and restricts payments to expert witnesses to rates no higher than what the government itself pays. These rules apply to cases involving various federal agencies but include specific exceptions for the Veteran's Administration and the Social Security Administration.