HR9355Referred to Committee

To amend title 28, United States Code, to reform the process for payment of certain compromise settlements, and for other purposes.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-06-18
Introduced
15
Cosponsors
HR
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John B. Larson
John B. Larson
Democrat · CT · Representative
Votes with party: 99.1% (562 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (15)

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-06-18

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Plain-English Summary

The federal government currently settles certain legal disputes by paying out compromise settlements, and this bill would change how those payments are processed and approved. The changes would affect how quickly settlement money reaches people who have won cases against the government and could streamline the bureaucratic procedures involved in distributing these funds. The bill is designed to make the settlement payment system more efficient for both the government and the individuals receiving compensation.

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