H.R. 7934

Requires agencies to publish settlement agreements online

Creates public online databases of federal settlement agreements worth $10 million or more, involving a monitor, or involving state or local governments, with some exemptions.

  • Covers deals of $10 million or more, those with a monitor, or those involving state or local governments
  • Agencies must post the agreements and details like payment amounts and penalties
  • Agencies must report yearly on agreements they keep hidden and why
  • Agencies have 2 years to build the databases; guidance is due in 1 year

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