V
110th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 4038
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
October 31, 2007
Mr. Filner introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
A BILL
For the relief of Adrian Rodriguez.
Compensation of Adrian Rodriguez
Payment
The Secretary of the Treasury shall pay, out of funds not otherwise appropriated, an appropriate amount to compensate Adrian Rodriguez for costs related to and damages arising from his arrest, prosecution, and incarceration in Mexico in 2003 as described in Claim No. 05–370C filed in the United States Court of Federal Claims.
Satisfaction of Claims
The payment under subsection (a) shall be in full satisfaction of all claims of Adrian Rodriguez against the United States in connection with the matter described in such subsection.
No Inference of Liability
Nothing in this Act shall be construed as an inference of liability on the part of the United States.
Limitation on Attorneys’ and Agents’ Fees
In General
It shall be unlawful for an amount exceeding 10 percent of the amount paid pursuant to section 1 to be paid to, or received by, any agent or attorney for any service rendered in connection with the payment under this Act.
Enforcement
Any person who violates subsection (a) shall be guilty of an infraction and shall be fined under title 18, United States Code.