H.R.300 — Settlement Agreement Information Database Act of 2023
House Roll Call
H.R.300
| Bill | H.R.300 — Settlement Agreement Information Database Act of 2023 |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended |
| Vote type | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 425 / Nay 0 / Present 0 / Not Voting 9 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 220 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D | 205 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Bill Analysis
The Settlement Agreement Information Database Act of 2023 (HR 300) aims to enhance transparency and accessibility of settlement agreements involving federal agencies. The bill mandates the establishment of a centralized database that will compile information on settlement agreements entered into by federal agencies, particularly those related to civil rights, environmental issues, and consumer protection.
Key Provisions:
- The bill requires federal agencies to report details of settlement agreements, including the parties involved, the nature of the claims, the terms of the settlement, and any associated costs.
- The database must be user-friendly and accessible to the public, facilitating greater scrutiny and understanding of how federal agencies resolve disputes.
Funding and Authorities:
- The bill does not specify a funding mechanism but authorizes federal agencies to allocate existing resources towards the development and maintenance of the database.
- Agencies are tasked with ensuring compliance with the reporting requirements, which may necessitate adjustments to internal processes.
Agencies Affected:
- All federal agencies involved in litigation or settlement agreements will be impacted, with a particular focus on those engaged in civil rights enforcement (e.g., the Department of Justice, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission), environmental protection (e.g., the Environmental Protection Agency), and consumer protection (e.g., the Federal Trade Commission).
Beneficiaries and Regulation:
- The primary beneficiaries of this legislation are the general public, advocacy groups, and researchers who seek to understand the frequency and nature of settlements involving federal agencies. The bill aims to promote accountability and transparency in government operations.
Key Timelines:
- As of the latest action, HR 300 has been read a second time and is placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders, indicating it is awaiting further consideration. The timeline for potential enactment will depend on subsequent legislative actions and debates within the Senate.
In summary, HR 300 seeks to create a comprehensive database of federal settlement agreements to foster transparency and public engagement in government accountability.
Yea (425)
C
Colin Allred
K
Kelly Armstrong
D
Dan Bishop
E
Earl Blumenauer
J
Jamaal Bowman
K
Ken Buck
L
Larry Bucshon
M
Michael Burgess
C
Cori Bush
Y
Yadira Caraveo
T
Tony Cárdenas
J
Jerry Carl
A
André Carson
M
Matt Cartwright
L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
D
David Cicilline
G
Gerald Connolly
J
John Duarte
J
Jeff Duncan
A
A. Ferguson
B
Brad Finstad
M
Mike Gallagher
M
Mike Garcia
B
Bob Good
K
Kay Granger
G
Garret Graves
M
Mark Green
B
Brian Higgins
J
Jeff Jackson
S
Sheila Jackson Lee
B
Bill Johnson
D
Daniel Kildee
D
Derek Kilmer
A
Ann Kuster
D
Doug Lamborn
J
Jake LaTurner
B
Barbara Lee
D
Debbie Lesko
B
Blaine Luetkemeyer
K
Kathy Manning
K
Kevin McCarthy
P
Patrick McHenry
M
Marcus Molinaro
A
Alexander Mooney
G
Grace Napolitano
W
Wiley Nickel
B
Bill Pascrell
D
Donald Payne
M
Mary Peltola
G
Greg Pence
D
Dean Phillips
K
Katie Porter
C
Cathy Rodgers
M
Matthew Rosendale
C
C. Ruppersberger
G
George Santos
J
John Sarbanes
A
Abigail Spanberger
M
Michelle Steel
C
Chris Stewart
E
Emilia Sykes
D
David Trone
M
Michael Waltz
B
Brad Wenstrup
J
Jennifer Wexton
S
Susan Wild
B
Brandon Williams
