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Limiting Donations from US Government Settlements to Third Parties

New rules restrict the US government from directing settlement funds to individuals or entities not directly harmed by the dispute. This aims to ensure settlement money goes to actual victims or directly remedies the harm caused.
Key points
US government settlement funds can only go to parties in the dispute or direct victims.
Exceptions include restitution for victims, payments for settlement-related services, and repatriation of funds in foreign corruption cases.
Prohibits distributing remaining settlement funds to third-party organizations (cy-pres).
Federal agencies must report on settlements and how funds are distributed.
Agency Inspectors General will audit settlements for compliance with the new rules.
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Print number: 117_S_4444
Sponsor: Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]
Process start date: 2022-06-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Safeguarding Awards for Victims and Enforcement Settlements Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4444.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-06-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • US government settlement funds can only go to parties in the dispute or direct victims.
  • Exceptions include restitution for victims, payments for settlement-related services, and repatriation of funds in foreign corruption cases.
  • Prohibits distributing remaining settlement funds to third-party organizations (cy-pres).
  • Federal agencies must report on settlements and how funds are distributed.
  • Agency Inspectors General will audit settlements for compliance with the new rules.
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. Lankford, James [R-OK].

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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