Senate
Jun 22, 2022

Safeguarding Awards for Victims and Enforcement Settlements Act of 2022

Summary

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Safeguarding Awards for Victims and Enforcement Settlements Act of 2022 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 that is not a party to a dispute. The bill provides exceptions to allow certain payments, including those that (1) remedy actual harm (including to the environment) caused by the party making the payment, and (2) constitute a payment for services rendered in connection with the case.

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Bill Progress

Bill has been introduced and assigned a number

Introduced(6/22/22)
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
President
Law

Sponsor

JL

Mr. Lankford

Senate (R) Oklahoma

Cosponsors (3)

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Jun 22, 2022