Public Law 119-73 (01/23/2026)

42 U.S.C. § 12205

Attorney’s fees

In any action or administrative proceeding commenced pursuant to this chapter, the court or agency, in its discretion, may allow the prevailing party, other than the United States, a reasonable attorney’s fee, including litigation expenses, and costs, and the United States shall be liable for the foregoing the same as a private individual.

Pub. L. 101–336, title V, § 505104 Stat. 371(, , .)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Pub. L. 101–336104 Stat. 327section 12101 of this titleThis chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning , , , which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under and Tables.