Congressional Review of Agency Legal Settlements
This act requires federal agencies to report significant legal settlements (over $10 million or altering agency rules) to Congress before they are finalized. It grants Congress the power to disapprove such settlements, aiming to increase oversight of public spending and regulatory changes. This ensures greater accountability for how taxpayer money is used and how agency rules are modified.
Key points
Federal agencies must submit reports to Congress for legal settlements exceeding $10 million or those that modify agency rules.
Congress has 60 days to review and potentially disapprove these settlements before they can be enacted by the agency.
If Congress disapproves a settlement, the agency cannot pay the financial award or alter its rules under that agreement without further action.
Status:
Expired
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