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Don't Settle for Corruption Act

USA119th CongressHR-9355| House 
| Updated: 6/18/2026
John B. Larson

John B. Larson

Democratic Representative

Connecticut

Cosponsors (15)
Sam T. Liccardo (Democratic)Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends title 28, United States Code, to modify the process for paying judgments and compromise settlements against the United States. It introduces new requirements for specific types of settlements, aiming to enhance transparency and accountability in the use of federal funds. The legislation focuses on settlements arising from claims against the U.S. government or its agencies and officials. A key provision establishes a new category called "covered settlements," defined as those involving a current or former President as the claimant. For these particular settlements, the Attorney General must submit a detailed report to both Houses of Congress. Crucially, such a settlement cannot be considered approved or paid unless Congress enacts a joint resolution specifically approving it within 60 days of receiving the report, thereby granting Congress final approval authority over these high-profile cases.
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Timeline
Jun 18, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 18, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • June 18, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 18, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Don't Settle for Corruption Act

USA119th CongressHR-9355| House 
| Updated: 6/18/2026
This bill amends title 28, United States Code, to modify the process for paying judgments and compromise settlements against the United States. It introduces new requirements for specific types of settlements, aiming to enhance transparency and accountability in the use of federal funds. The legislation focuses on settlements arising from claims against the U.S. government or its agencies and officials. A key provision establishes a new category called "covered settlements," defined as those involving a current or former President as the claimant. For these particular settlements, the Attorney General must submit a detailed report to both Houses of Congress. Crucially, such a settlement cannot be considered approved or paid unless Congress enacts a joint resolution specifically approving it within 60 days of receiving the report, thereby granting Congress final approval authority over these high-profile cases.
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Timeline
Jun 18, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 18, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • June 18, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 18, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
John B. Larson

John B. Larson

Democratic Representative

Connecticut

Cosponsors (15)
Sam T. Liccardo (Democratic)Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted