To amend chapter 3 of title 5, United States Code, to require the publication of settlement agreements, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill creates information regarding settlement agreements entered into by Federal agencies Chapter 3 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 307.Information regarding, creates information regarding settlement agreements, and defines amendments to the Freedom of Information Act Section 552(a)(2) of title 5, United States Code, is amended— by redesignating subparagraphs (B) through (E) as subparagraphs (C) through (F), respectively. It relies on compliance mandates, definition changes, grants, and product standards. The main policy areas are Native American Tribes, Criminal Justice, and Civil Rights.
Who Benefits and How
Tribal governments and members affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities could face lower compliance burdens, and Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face increased risk.
Key Provisions
- Creates information regarding settlement agreements entered into by Federal agencies Chapter 3 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 307.Information regarding...
- Creates information regarding settlement agreements.
- Defines amendments to the Freedom of Information Act Section 552(a)(2) of title 5, United States Code, is amended— by redesignating subparagraphs (B) through (E) as subparagraphs (C) through (F), respectively.
- Requires rule of construction Nothing in this Act, or the amendments made by this Act, shall be construed to require the disclosure of information or records that any agency may properly withhold from public disclosure...
- Requires effective date; applicability This Act shall be effective 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply— with respect to any settlement agreement (as such term is defined in section 307...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill creates information regarding settlement agreements entered into by Federal agencies Chapter 3 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 307.Information regarding, creates information regarding settlement agreements, and defines amendments to the Freedom of Information Act Section 552(a)(2) of title 5, United States Code, is amended— by redesignating subparagraphs (B) through (E) as subparagraphs (C) through (F), respectively.
Key Policy Areas
Native American Tribes, Criminal Justice, Civil Rights
Primary Purpose
The bill creates information regarding settlement agreements entered into by Federal agencies Chapter 3 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 307.Information regarding, creates information regarding settlement agreements, and defines amendments to the Freedom of Information Act Section 552(a)(2) of title 5, United States Code, is amended— by redesignating subparagraphs (B) through (E) as subparagraphs (C) through (F), respectively.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
- Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedRead the second time and placed on the calendar
Received; read the first time
Mr. Palmer (for himself, Mr. Connolly, Mr. Barr, Mr. Peters, …
Stakeholder Effects
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Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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