H.R.788 — Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2023
House Roll Call
H.R.788
| Bill | H.R.788 — Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2023 |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Passage |
| Vote type | Yea-and-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 211 / Nay 197 / Present 0 / Not Voting 24 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 211 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| D | 0 | 197 | 0 | 16 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Passage
Bill Analysis
Bill Summary: HR 788 - Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2023
The Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2023 aims to reform the way settlements are handled in civil litigation involving the federal government. Specifically, the bill prohibits the use of settlement funds for purposes other than compensating victims or addressing the harm caused by the actions that led to the settlement. This legislation seeks to eliminate what proponents describe as “slush funds,” where settlement money is redirected to third-party organizations or used for purposes not directly related to the case at hand.
Key Provisions:
- The bill mandates that any settlement agreement involving the federal government must explicitly allocate funds for the direct benefit of the victims or for remediation of the specific issues that prompted the settlement.
- It prohibits the allocation of settlement funds to non-victim entities, thereby preventing the diversion of funds to unrelated causes or organizations.
Funding and Authorities: The bill does not allocate new funding but establishes requirements for how existing settlement funds are to be utilized. It applies to all federal agencies involved in litigation and settlement processes.
Agencies Affected: The legislation impacts all federal agencies that engage in civil settlements, including but not limited to the Department of Justice and regulatory agencies that may settle claims against them.
Beneficiaries and Regulation: The primary beneficiaries of this bill are individuals or entities that have suffered harm due to federal actions and are entitled to compensation. The bill aims to ensure that these victims receive the full benefit of settlement agreements without funds being diverted to unrelated purposes.
Key Timelines: As of the latest action, HR 788 has been received in the Senate, read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary for further consideration. The legislative process will determine the timeline for potential amendments, debates, and voting on the bill.
Yea (211)
K
Kelly Armstrong
D
Dan Bishop
L
Larry Bucshon
M
Michael Burgess
K
Ken Calvert
J
Jerry Carl
L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
A
Anthony D'Esposito
J
John Duarte
J
Jeff Duncan
A
A. Ferguson
S
Scott Franklin
M
Matt Gaetz
M
Mike Gallagher
M
Mike Garcia
B
Bob Good
K
Kay Granger
G
Garret Graves
M
Mark Green
B
Bill Johnson
D
Doug Lamborn
J
Jake LaTurner
D
Debbie Lesko
B
Blaine Luetkemeyer
L
Lisa McClain
P
Patrick McHenry
M
Marcus Molinaro
A
Alexander Mooney
G
Greg Pence
B
Bill Posey
C
Cathy Rodgers
M
Matthew Rosendale
J
John Rutherford
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
M
Michelle Steel
M
Michael Waltz
B
Brad Wenstrup
B
Brandon Williams
Nay (197)
C
Colin Allred
E
Earl Blumenauer
J
Jamaal Bowman
C
Cori Bush
Y
Yadira Caraveo
G
Gerald Connolly
J
Jason Crow
L
Lloyd Doggett
A
Anna Eshoo
R
Ruben Gallego
J
John Garamendi
R
Raúl Grijalva
B
Brian Higgins
J
Jeff Jackson
S
Sheila Jackson Lee
D
Daniel Kildee
D
Derek Kilmer
B
Barbara Lee
K
Kathy Manning
L
Lucy McBath
G
Grace Napolitano
W
Wiley Nickel
B
Bill Pascrell
D
Donald Payne
M
Mary Peltola
K
Katie Porter
C
C. Ruppersberger
J
John Sarbanes
A
Abigail Spanberger
E
Eric Swalwell
R
Rashida Tlaib
N
Nydia Velázquez
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
S
Susan Wild
Not Voting (24)
K
Ken Buck
T
Tony Cárdenas
M
Matt Cartwright
A
Ann Kuster
D
Dean Phillips
D
David Trone
J
Jennifer Wexton
