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Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-788| House 
| Updated: 1/16/2024
Lance Gooden

Lance Gooden

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (16)
Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)Darrell Issa (Republican)Jake Ellzey (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Dan Bishop (Republican)Blaine Luetkemeyer (Republican)Gary J. Palmer (Republican)Russell Fry (Republican)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Ben Cline (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2023 This bill prohibits the federal government from entering into or enforcing a settlement agreement on behalf of the United States that provides for a payment to any person or entity other than the United States. The bill provides exceptions to allow payments that (1) remedy actual harm (including to the environment) caused by the party making the payment, or (2) constitute a payment for services rendered in connection with the case. Government officials or agents who violate this prohibition may be removed from office or required to forfeit to the government any money they hold for such purposes to which they may otherwise be entitled. Agencies must report annually for seven years to the Congressional Budget Office about the parties, funding sources, and distribution of funds for their settlement agreements permitted by the exceptions in this bill. The Office of Inspector General for each agency must also report annually on any settlement agreements that violate the bill's requirements.

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5773
Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-732
Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2017
Feb 2, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-225
Introduced in Senate
Feb 2, 2023
Introduced in House
Feb 2, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 14, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 14, 2023
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 10.
Jan 9, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 278.
Jan 9, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 118-339.
Jan 9, 2024
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 947 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 788, H.J. Res. 98 and S.J. Res. 38. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 788 under a structured rule, with one hour of general debate. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 98 and S.J. Res. 38 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each joint resolution. Also, the resolution provides for a motion to recommit on H.R. 788 and H.J. Res. 98. A motion to commit on S.J. Res. 38.
Jan 11, 2024
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 947. (consideration: CR H71-77; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H71)
Jan 11, 2024
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 788, H.J. Res. 98 and S.J. Res. 38. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 788 under a structured rule, with one hour of general debate. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 98 and S.J. Res. 38 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each joint resolution. Also, the resolution provides for a motion to recommit on H.R. 788 and H.J. Res. 98. A motion to commit on S.J. Res. 38.
Jan 11, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 788.
Jan 11, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 947, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McCormick amendment No. 1.
Jan 11, 2024
Mrs. Foushee moved to recommit to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H77)
Jan 11, 2024
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Jan 11, 2024
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 788, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Foushee demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jan 11, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H83-84)
Jan 11, 2024
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 189 - 205 (Roll no. 6).
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Jan 11, 2024
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 197 (Roll no. 7).
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Jan 11, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 16, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5773
    Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-732
    Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2017


  • February 2, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-225
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 2, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • February 2, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • June 14, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • June 14, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 10.


  • January 9, 2024
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 278.


  • January 9, 2024
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 118-339.


  • January 9, 2024
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 947 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 788, H.J. Res. 98 and S.J. Res. 38. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 788 under a structured rule, with one hour of general debate. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 98 and S.J. Res. 38 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each joint resolution. Also, the resolution provides for a motion to recommit on H.R. 788 and H.J. Res. 98. A motion to commit on S.J. Res. 38.


  • January 11, 2024
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 947. (consideration: CR H71-77; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H71)


  • January 11, 2024
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 788, H.J. Res. 98 and S.J. Res. 38. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 788 under a structured rule, with one hour of general debate. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 98 and S.J. Res. 38 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each joint resolution. Also, the resolution provides for a motion to recommit on H.R. 788 and H.J. Res. 98. A motion to commit on S.J. Res. 38.


  • January 11, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 788.


  • January 11, 2024
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 947, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McCormick amendment No. 1.


  • January 11, 2024
    Mrs. Foushee moved to recommit to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H77)


  • January 11, 2024
    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.


  • January 11, 2024
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 788, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Foushee demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • January 11, 2024
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H83-84)


  • January 11, 2024
    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 189 - 205 (Roll no. 6).
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  • January 11, 2024
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 197 (Roll no. 7).
    View Vote


  • January 11, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • January 16, 2024
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Law

Related Bills

  • HRES 118-947: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 788) to limit donations made pursuant to settlement agreements to which the United States is a party, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 98) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status''; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 38) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers''.
  • S 118-225: Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2023
Civil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment liabilityGovernment studies and investigationsSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-788| House 
| Updated: 1/16/2024
Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2023 This bill prohibits the federal government from entering into or enforcing a settlement agreement on behalf of the United States that provides for a payment to any person or entity other than the United States. The bill provides exceptions to allow payments that (1) remedy actual harm (including to the environment) caused by the party making the payment, or (2) constitute a payment for services rendered in connection with the case. Government officials or agents who violate this prohibition may be removed from office or required to forfeit to the government any money they hold for such purposes to which they may otherwise be entitled. Agencies must report annually for seven years to the Congressional Budget Office about the parties, funding sources, and distribution of funds for their settlement agreements permitted by the exceptions in this bill. The Office of Inspector General for each agency must also report annually on any settlement agreements that violate the bill's requirements.

Bill Text Versions

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Suggested Questions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5773
Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-732
Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2017
Feb 2, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-225
Introduced in Senate
Feb 2, 2023
Introduced in House
Feb 2, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 14, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 14, 2023
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 10.
Jan 9, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 278.
Jan 9, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 118-339.
Jan 9, 2024
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 947 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 788, H.J. Res. 98 and S.J. Res. 38. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 788 under a structured rule, with one hour of general debate. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 98 and S.J. Res. 38 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each joint resolution. Also, the resolution provides for a motion to recommit on H.R. 788 and H.J. Res. 98. A motion to commit on S.J. Res. 38.
Jan 11, 2024
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 947. (consideration: CR H71-77; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H71)
Jan 11, 2024
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 788, H.J. Res. 98 and S.J. Res. 38. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 788 under a structured rule, with one hour of general debate. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 98 and S.J. Res. 38 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each joint resolution. Also, the resolution provides for a motion to recommit on H.R. 788 and H.J. Res. 98. A motion to commit on S.J. Res. 38.
Jan 11, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 788.
Jan 11, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 947, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McCormick amendment No. 1.
Jan 11, 2024
Mrs. Foushee moved to recommit to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H77)
Jan 11, 2024
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Jan 11, 2024
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 788, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Foushee demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jan 11, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H83-84)
Jan 11, 2024
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 189 - 205 (Roll no. 6).
View Vote
Jan 11, 2024
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 197 (Roll no. 7).
View Vote
Jan 11, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 16, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5773
    Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-732
    Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2017


  • February 2, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-225
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 2, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • February 2, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • June 14, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • June 14, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 10.


  • January 9, 2024
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 278.


  • January 9, 2024
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 118-339.


  • January 9, 2024
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 947 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 788, H.J. Res. 98 and S.J. Res. 38. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 788 under a structured rule, with one hour of general debate. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 98 and S.J. Res. 38 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each joint resolution. Also, the resolution provides for a motion to recommit on H.R. 788 and H.J. Res. 98. A motion to commit on S.J. Res. 38.


  • January 11, 2024
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 947. (consideration: CR H71-77; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H71)


  • January 11, 2024
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 788, H.J. Res. 98 and S.J. Res. 38. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 788 under a structured rule, with one hour of general debate. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 98 and S.J. Res. 38 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each joint resolution. Also, the resolution provides for a motion to recommit on H.R. 788 and H.J. Res. 98. A motion to commit on S.J. Res. 38.


  • January 11, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 788.


  • January 11, 2024
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 947, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McCormick amendment No. 1.


  • January 11, 2024
    Mrs. Foushee moved to recommit to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H77)


  • January 11, 2024
    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.


  • January 11, 2024
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 788, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Foushee demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • January 11, 2024
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H83-84)


  • January 11, 2024
    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 189 - 205 (Roll no. 6).
    View Vote


  • January 11, 2024
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 197 (Roll no. 7).
    View Vote


  • January 11, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • January 16, 2024
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Lance Gooden

Lance Gooden

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (16)
Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)Darrell Issa (Republican)Jake Ellzey (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Dan Bishop (Republican)Blaine Luetkemeyer (Republican)Gary J. Palmer (Republican)Russell Fry (Republican)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Ben Cline (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Judiciary Committee

Law

Related Bills

  • HRES 118-947: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 788) to limit donations made pursuant to settlement agreements to which the United States is a party, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 98) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status''; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 38) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers''.
  • S 118-225: Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2023
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Civil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment liabilityGovernment studies and investigationsSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizations