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Congress·In Committee·H.R. 8955

Bipartisan Transparency for American Taxpayers Act

Blocking Payments to the Anti-Weaponization Fund

This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being introduced in the House. It has been sent to the House Committee on the Judiciary for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.

Legislative Progress

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Unlikely to pass

While the bill has support from both parties, it targets a specific agency program which often leads to opposition from the executive branch.

Key Points

  • This bill stops the federal government from using taxpayer money to pay out claims from a new program called the Anti-Weaponization Fund.
  • The Department of Justice created this fund in May 2026, but this law would cut off its access to federal money, including the general fund used for legal settlements.
  • By blocking these payments, the bill aims to increase oversight on how the government spends money on specific legal claims and settlements.
  • This effort is led by both a Republican and a Democrat, which suggests that members from both parties have questions about why this fund was created.

Impact Analysis

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Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
May 21, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

May 21, 2026

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

Votes

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News

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Bipartisan Transparency for American Taxpayers Act

Bill NumberHR 8955
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(11)
D: 11

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