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Comptroller General

The head of the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), an independent agency that audits federal programs and spending, often referred to as Congress's watchdog.

Executive Branch

The part of the U.S. government responsible for implementing and enforcing the laws, including the President, Vice President, and various departments and agencies.

Miscellaneous Receipts Act

A federal law that generally requires all money received by the U.S. government from any source to be deposited into the U.S. Treasury, unless a specific law allows it to be used otherwise.

Pro Bono Representation

Legal services provided by lawyers for free or at a significantly reduced cost, typically for public good, to individuals or organizations that cannot afford them.

Settlement (in this context)

A specific type of agreement between a law firm and the Executive Branch, defined by this bill's criteria, for legal services worth over $1,000,000, made in connection with regulatory changes, and occurring within a specific timeframe.