To amend chapter 3 of title 5, United States Code, to require the publication of settlement agreements, and for other purposes.
Committees
Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Bill Summary
Settlement Agreement Information Database Act of 2019 (Sec. 2) This bill requires executive agencies to submit information regarding settlement agreements to a public database. Specifically, an agency must submit information regarding any settlement agreement (including a consent decree) entered into by the agency related to an alleged violation of federal law. If an agency determines that information regarding an agreement must remain confidential to protect the public interest, the agency must publish an explanation of why the information is confidential.
To amend chapter 3 of title 5, United States Code, to require the publication of settlement agreements, and for other purposes.
Settlement Agreement Information Database Act of 2019 (Sec. 2) This bill requires executive agencies to submit information regarding settlement agreements to a public database. Specifically, an agency must submit information regarding any settlement agreement (including a consent decree) entered into by the agency related to an alleged violation of federal law. If an agency determines that information regarding an agreement must remain confidential to protect the public interest, the agency must publish an explanation of why the information is confidential.