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Congress·In Committee·H.R. 8914

No Taxpayer-Funded Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2026

Government Settlements: Restricting Payments to Top Officials

16 days ago·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the House Committee on the Judiciary for review. It is actively moving through the system, but no future hearings or votes have been scheduled yet. There is no companion bill listed for this proposal at this time.

Legislative Progress

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Very unlikely to pass

This is a highly partisan bill that targets specific individuals and political events, making it unlikely to gain the broad support needed to pass both chambers.

Key Points

  • This bill stops the government from using taxpayer money to pay legal settlements or awards to the President, Vice President, their family members, or their businesses. It also blocks these payments for cabinet members and high-level political appointees.
  • The proposal specifically bans federal funds from being used for a May 2026 settlement between Trump and the IRS. It also prohibits payments for any legal claims related to the January 6 Capitol attack or interference in the 2016 election.
  • The Treasury Department would be required to notify Congress 120 days before making any settlement payment over $250,000. For any payment over $100,000, the government must provide a report to Congress detailing who received the money and the facts of the case.
  • These rules would apply to all settlements made on or after January 20, 2025. If a payment is made that violates these rules, the Attorney General is authorized to sue the person who received the money to get it back for the government.

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Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
May 20, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

May 20, 2026

Introduced in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

No Taxpayer-Funded Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2026

Bill NumberHR 8914
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Cosponsors

(80)
D: 80

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