Judgment Fund Transparency Act of 2013
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Aug 1, 2013)
Judgment Fund Transparency Act of 2013 - Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to make available to the public on a website, as soon as practicable but within 30 days after a payment under this Act is tendered, the following information with regard to any payment made by the United States under a judgment, award, or compromise settlement with respect to a claim against the United States, unless the disclosure of such information is otherwise prohibited by law or court order:
- the name of the specific agency or entity whose actions gave rise to the claim or judgment;
- the name of the plaintiff or claimant and counsel;
- the amount paid representing principal liability, and any amounts paid representing any ancillary liability, including attorney fees, costs, and interest;
- a brief description of the facts that gave rise to the claim; and
- the name of the agency that submitted the claim.
What just happenedAug 1, 2013
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateAug 1, 2013
- Aug 1, 2013IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Aug 1, 2013IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6214)
- Aug 1, 2013IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate