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Government Settlement Transparency: New Public Database for Citizens

New law mandates federal agencies to publish detailed information about their legal settlements. This gives citizens easy access to data on how public money is spent and what commitments the government makes, increasing transparency in government actions.
Key points
All federal agencies must submit information about their legal settlements to a public, searchable database.
The database will include details such as payment amounts, legal costs, settlement dates, and descriptions of violations and claims.
Information will be available online for at least 5 years after the settlement ends, with exceptions for confidential data if justified by public interest.
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VOTING RESULTS
2023-01-25
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Abstain 0
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_300
Sponsor: Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6]
Process start date: 2023-01-11
Voting date: 2023-01-25
Meeting no: 1
Voting no: 33
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Settlement Agreement Information Database Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_300.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-01-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • All federal agencies must submit information about their legal settlements to a public, searchable database.
  • The database will include details such as payment amounts, legal costs, settlement dates, and descriptions of violations and claims.
  • Information will be available online for at least 5 years after the settlement ends, with exceptions for confidential data if justified by public interest.
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

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 7.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Courts and Law Informatization Public Investments