Congress·In Committee·H.R. 9239

Drain the Slush Fund Act

Drain the Slush Fund Act: Restricting Payments for Lawsuits

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Next up: A house committee

The House Committee on the Judiciary is the next group that must review this bill. It has not moved since June 10, 2026. Most bills like this do not receive a committee vote and often stop at this stage of the process.

Companion bill: Limits on Federal Payments for Presidential Lawsuits →

Legislative Progress

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Unlikely to pass

This bill is sponsored by members of one party and targets the actions of the executive branch, making it very hard to pass in a divided government.

How we got here

This bill’s path across every version that has carried it.

Companion
Identical companion bill S. 4644 (119th) was introduced in the other chamber.
S. 4644 (119th) →

Key Points

This bill changes federal law to stop the government from paying for legal costs or settlements in cases started by the nation's top two elected leaders. It specifically targets a permanent account used to pay for legal claims against the government.
The change would apply to any legal cases that are currently active or any new ones that began on or after January 20, 2025. This date ensures the rule covers the entire current term of the nation's top leaders.
This policy aims to prevent the highest officials from using taxpayer money to fund their own legal battles. By blocking these payments, the bill tries to ensure that public funds are only used for official government business rather than personal or political lawsuits.

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Milestones

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Jun 10, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Jun 10, 2026

Introduced in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Drain the Slush Fund Act

Bill NumberHR 9239

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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