S.Amdt. 5629

This amendment aims to add a transparency requirement to Section 1304 of title 31, United States Code. Its purpose is to make public information regarding payments made from the Judgment Fund to compensate individuals for claims related to the January 6, 2021, attack on the United States Capitol.

Required Public Disclosures

Unless prohibited by a court order or law, the Secretary of the Treasury must post the following details on a website within 30 days of a payment:

• The agency or entity whose actions caused the claim or judgment.
• The name of the claimant or plaintiff.
• The name of the claimant or plaintiff's counsel.
• The payment amount for principal liability and ancillary liability, including interest, costs, and attorney fees.
• A short description of the facts behind the claim.
• The name of the agency that submitted the claim.

Timeline for Implementation

The Secretary of the Treasury must implement these changes no later than 60 days after the Act is enacted.