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S.1898: Truth in Settlements Act of 2014
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced Jan. 8, 2014
- Latest Major Action Sept. 18, 2014
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Truth in Settlements Act of 2014 - Sets forth new requirements for the public disclosure of any covered settlement agreement entered into by a federal executive agency. Defines "covered settlement agreement" as a settlement agreement (including a consent decree) that: (1) is entered into by an executive agency, (2) relates to an alleged violation of federal civil or criminal law, and (3) requires the payment of not less than $1 million by one...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Sept. 18, 2014 |
By Senator Carper from Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs filed written report. Report No. 113-259.
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| Sept. 16, 2014 |
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 566.
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| Sept. 16, 2014 |
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Carper with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
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| July 30, 2014 |
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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| Jan. 8, 2014 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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| Jan. 8, 2014 |
Introduced in the Senate by Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) |