What does Preamble of HR 7934 do?

This bill proposes to amend chapter 3 of title 5, United States Code. The stated purpose of the bill is to require the publication of settlement agreements. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 16, 2026.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 7934 do?

This bill is formally titled the Settlement Agreement Information Database Act of 2026.

What does INFORMATION REGARDING SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS ENTERED INTO BY of HR 7934 do?

This section amends Title 5 of the United States Code to add Section 307, concerning information regarding settlement agreements entered into by agencies. It defines key terms such as 'agency,' 'covered settlement agreement,' 'Director,' and 'settlement agreement.' Each agency that enters into a 'covered settlement agreement' (meeting specific criteria like payment amounts, special master appointments, or involving state/local governments) must establish and maintain a public online database. The database must contain information such as the type of claim, dates of execution, statutory provisions violated, payment amounts, and the projected duration of the agreement. Exemptions exist for settlement agreements related to certain programs or matters, including those subject to confidentiality provisions or withholding under section 552. The Director of the Office of Management and Budget will issue guidance for agencies to implement these requirements, including data standards and uniform resource locators for the databases. Agencies must submit annual reports to Congress detailing any covered settlement agreements not publicly disclosed and the reasons for non-disclosure. The publication of information in the database does not affect the terms of the settlement agreement or create legal rights for judicial review.

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Settlement Agreement Information Database Act of 2026 — HR. 7934

Last updated: 3/16/2026 · Introduced: 3/16/2026

Author: Gary Palmer (R-AL)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill requires federal agencies to create and maintain public online databases containing information about covered settlement agreements, including claim details, payment amounts, and agreement duration.
Certain settlement agreements, such as those involving confidentiality or subject to specific exemptions, are excluded from the database requirements.
Agencies must annually report to Congress on any covered settlement agreements not publicly disclosed, and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget will provide guidance for database implementation.

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