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Truth in Settlements Act of 2015
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Summary of Bill S 1109
Bill 114 s 1109, also known as the Truth in Settlements Act of 2015, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to increase transparency and accountability in government settlements with corporations.
The bill requires federal agencies to disclose more information about settlements they reach with corporations, including details about the amount of the settlement, how the funds will be allocated, and any non-monetary provisions included in the settlement. This information must be made publicly available on the agency's website within 60 days of the settlement being finalized.
Additionally, the bill prohibits federal agencies from entering into settlements that include provisions preventing the disclosure of information related to the settlement. This is aimed at ensuring that the public has access to important information about government settlements with corporations. Overall, the Truth in Settlements Act of 2015 seeks to promote transparency and accountability in government settlements with corporations, providing the public with more information about how these settlements are reached and how the funds are used.
The bill requires federal agencies to disclose more information about settlements they reach with corporations, including details about the amount of the settlement, how the funds will be allocated, and any non-monetary provisions included in the settlement. This information must be made publicly available on the agency's website within 60 days of the settlement being finalized.
Additionally, the bill prohibits federal agencies from entering into settlements that include provisions preventing the disclosure of information related to the settlement. This is aimed at ensuring that the public has access to important information about government settlements with corporations. Overall, the Truth in Settlements Act of 2015 seeks to promote transparency and accountability in government settlements with corporations, providing the public with more information about how these settlements are reached and how the funds are used.
Current Status of Bill S 1109
Bill S 1109 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 28, 2015. Bill S 1109 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the Senate on April 28, 2015. Bill S 1109's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 476. as of June 9, 2016
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1109
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1109
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1109
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