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- H.R.3138
H.R.3138: Federal Court Settlements Sunshine Act of 1993
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 103rd Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Sept. 27, 1993
- Latest Major Action June 16, 1994
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
32 (25 Democrats, 7 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Federal Court Settlements Sunshine Act of 1993 - Amends the Federal judicial code to require public disclosure of settlements of civil actions to which the United States is a party, with exceptions. Prohibits such civil actions from being dismissed except by order of court and requires public disclosure of any settlement made after such dismissal.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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| Sept. 27, 1993 |
Introduced in the House by David E. Skaggs (D-Colo.) |