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Increased Transparency and Public Participation in Agency Decisions

New rules enhance transparency in government agency actions involving settlements or court decrees that affect citizens' rights. Citizens will have more opportunities to voice opinions and influence these decisions, potentially leading to better protection of their interests and rights.
Key points
Government agencies must publish information about intended lawsuits and settlements online, allowing citizens time to review them.
Citizens and state/local/tribal governments will have easier access to intervene in court cases that may affect them.
Public comments and hearings on proposed settlements will be introduced, and agencies will be required to respond to them.
Courts will more closely review whether settlements allow agencies sufficient time to comply with regulations and serve the public interest.
Agencies will submit annual reports to Congress detailing settlements and their impact.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_3446
Sponsor: Rep. Spartz, Victoria [R-IN-5]
Process start date: 2023-05-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_3446.

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 2023-05-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Government agencies must publish information about intended lawsuits and settlements online, allowing citizens time to review them.
  • Citizens and state/local/tribal governments will have easier access to intervene in court cases that may affect them.
  • Public comments and hearings on proposed settlements will be introduced, and agencies will be required to respond to them.
  • Courts will more closely review whether settlements allow agencies sufficient time to comply with regulations and serve the public interest.
  • Agencies will submit annual reports to Congress detailing settlements and their impact.
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 Rep. Spartz, Victoria [R-IN-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 367.

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.

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