V 111th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 799 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 3, 2009 Mr. Filner introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL For the relief of Francisco Rivera and Alfonso Calderon.

1.

Compensation of Francisco Rivera and Alfonso Calderon

(a)

Payment

The Secretary of the Treasury shall pay, out of funds not otherwise appropriated, an appropriate amount to compensate Francisco Rivera and Alfonso Calderon for costs related to and damages arising from their arrest, prosecution, and incarceration in Mexico as described in Claim No. 05–608C filed in the United States Court of Federal Claims. (b)

Satisfaction of Claims

The payment under subsection (a) shall be in full satisfaction of all claims of Francisco Rivera and Alfonso Calderon against the United States in connection with the matter described in such subsection. (c)

No Inference of Liability

Nothing in this Act shall be construed as an inference of liability on the part of the United States.

2.

Limitation on Attorneys’ and Agents’ Fees

(a)

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. (b)

Enforcement

Any person who violates subsection (a) shall be guilty of an infraction and shall be fined under title 18, United States Code.