Settlement Agreement Information Database Act of 2021

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Bill Number

HR 27

Introduced

Jan 4, 2021

Latest Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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Topics

Civil actions and liability Government information and archives Government Operations and Politics Legal fees and court costs

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Summary

Settlement Agreement Information Database Act of 2021

This bill requires executive agencies to submit information regarding settlement agreements to a public database. Specifically, an agency must submit information regarding any settlement agreement (including a consent decree) entered into by the agency related to an alleged violation of federal law. If an agency determines that information regarding an agreement must remain confidential to protect the public interest, the agency must publish an explanation of why the information is confidential.

Actions

Jan 6, 2021

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jan 5, 2021

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 5, 2021

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H69-70)
Jan 5, 2021

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H69-70)
Jan 5, 2021

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 27.
Jan 5, 2021

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H69-71)
Jan 5, 2021

Mrs. Maloney, Carolyn B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jan 4, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 4, 2021

Introduced in House

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