Equal Access to Justice Act: Use at Selected Labor and Employment Agencies
What GAO Found The Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA) was enacted in 1980, in part to address individuals’ and organizations’ ability to challenge or defend themselves against civil or administrative actions involving the federal government. EAJA authorizes the award of legal fees to parties that prevail against the federal government and meet other eligibility criteria, under certain circumstances. Federal agencies reported paying over $116 million for about 15,000 EAJA awards, on average per y
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Published: 27 July 2026
Source: US GAO Reports
Category: Policy
Topics: Jobs & economy
Retrieved: 28 July 2026
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