The CLEAR Act would require the Treasury Department to publish details about payments from the Judgment Fund, unless disclosure is barred by law or a court order. The information would include the agency involved, the claimant and their lawyer, payment amounts, and a brief description of the claim. The Treasury website would also show monthly payment totals by agency, claimant, and lawyer. The bill would direct the Comptroller General to review settlements for what the bill calls “sue-and-settle tactics” and report to Congress each year. It would protect the identity of people who disclose information about a payment. The bill was referred to the House Judiciary Committee.
The bill does not describe a direct change to services or benefits for individuals. It would make more information about Judgment Fund payments available to the public, with exceptions required by law or court order.
The bill does not specify costs or provide a cost estimate. It would require public reporting and an annual review and report to Congress.
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