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S.1109

S.1109: Truth in Settlements Act of 2015

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About This Bill

Introduced April 28, 2015
Latest Major Action June 9, 2016
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Bill Sponsor

Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.)

Bill Cosponsors

2 (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)

Bill Versions

Reported in House - June 9, 2016
Referred in House - Sept. 22, 2015
Engrossed in Senate - Sept. 21, 2015
Reported to Senate - July 7, 2015
Introduced in Senate - April 28, 2015

Bill Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on September 21, 2015. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Truth in Settlements Act of 2015 Sets forth new requirements for the public disclosure of any covered settlement agreement entered into by a federal executive agency. (Sec. 2) Defines "covered settlement agreement" as a settlement agreement (including a consent decree) that: (1) is entered into by an...

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There are 4 statements associated with S.1109.

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
June 9, 2016	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 476.
June 9, 2016	Reported by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 114-613.
March 1, 2016	Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
March 1, 2016	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sept. 22, 2015	Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sept. 22, 2015	Received in the House.
Sept. 22, 2015	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sept. 21, 2015	Passed the Senate Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6852)
Sept. 21, 2015	Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6851-6852)
July 7, 2015	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 140.
July 7, 2015	Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. With written report No. 114-76.
May 6, 2015	Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
April 28, 2015	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure:CR S2476-2477)
April 28, 2015	Introduced in the Senate by Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.)

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