Search Results: keywords:"stop settlement slush funds act"

  • H. R. 788 — To limit donations made pursuant to settlement agreements to which the United States is a party, and for other purposes.
    Status:Reported in House
    Words:936

    H.R. 788 aims to restrict donations made through settlement agreements involving the United States. The bill prohibits government officials from entering or enforcing settlements that require payments to any party other than the United States, unless the payment is...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 788 is like a rule that says if the U.S. government makes a deal with someone to solve a problem, they normally can't ask that person to give money to other people; instead, all the money should go to the government unless it's helping fix something specific. The rule also asks the government to tell everyone how these deals work, but only for the next seven years.

  • H. R. 788 — An Act To limit donations made pursuant to settlement agreements to which the United States is a party, and for other purposes.
    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:696

    H.R. 788, known as the “Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2023,” aims to restrict federal officials from including provisions in settlement agreements that require payments to third parties unless the payments directly address the harm caused. The bill mandates annual...

    Simple Explanation

    The "Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2023" is a rule that says when the government solves a problem, they can't make deals that give money to people who aren't involved, unless it's to fix the problem. They have to keep track of these deals and check every year to make sure they're following the rules, but they can't get extra money to do this.