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BillHR 9355 · 119

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

Introduced
Jun 18, 2026
Cosponsors
15
Traction
0
Last Action
Jun 18, 2026

Bill Summary

Reforms the process for paying certain court settlements, changing how the government handles these payments.

Sponsored By

John B. Larson
Democrat · Connecticut · House

Bill Journey

  1. Jun 18, 2026
  2. Jun 18, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  3. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  4. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  5. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects people who receive court-ordered settlements from the government, potentially changing how quickly or easily they receive their payments, and government agencies responsible for making these payments.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Democratic1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary Topic
IntroducedJun 18, 2026
Last UpdatedJun 18, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.