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Judgment Fund Payments Transparency: Increased Public Access to Government Spending

This new law increases government spending transparency by requiring detailed information about payments from the Judgment Fund to be made public. Citizens will be able to easily see how this fund's money is spent, enhancing oversight of government agency actions. The act also prohibits payments to individuals who have unlawfully entered or attempted to enter the United States.
Key points
Increased Transparency: Information on Judgment Fund payments, including agency names, claim reasons, and amounts, will be publicly available online.
Timely Data Access: This information must be published within 30 days of payment, ensuring up-to-date insight into expenditures.
No Payments for Unlawful Entrants: Individuals who have unlawfully entered or attempted to enter the U.S. will not receive payments from the Judgment Fund.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_3190
Sponsor: Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE]
Process start date: 2021-11-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Judgment Fund Accountability Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3190.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-11-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased Transparency: Information on Judgment Fund payments, including agency names, claim reasons, and amounts, will be publicly available online.
  • Timely Data Access: This information must be published within 30 days of payment, ensuring up-to-date insight into expenditures.
  • No Payments for Unlawful Entrants: Individuals who have unlawfully entered or attempted to enter the U.S. will not receive payments from the Judgment Fund.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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