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Congress·In Committee·S. 3817
Stop Presidential Embezzlement Act
Taxes on Lawsuit Payouts for High-Ranking Officials
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a tax on damages received by certain officers of the United States on account of any civil action filed against the United States, and for other purposes.
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Key Points
This bill, introduced by Senator Wyden, would create a new 100% tax on money won in lawsuits against the federal government by top officials. This includes the President, Vice President, Cabinet members, and Members of Congress.
The tax applies to any money received from settlements or court judgments while these individuals are in office. It also covers their close family members to prevent people from using relatives to collect the money instead.
The goal is to prevent high-ranking leaders from personally profiting by suing the very government they lead. By taxing the winnings at 100%, the official would essentially have to give all the money back to the Treasury.
If passed, this rule would apply to any payments received after the bill becomes law. It ensures that public service is not used as a way to win large financial payouts from taxpayers through legal battles.
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Milestones
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Feb 10, 2026Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Feb 10, 2026
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a tax on damages received by certain officers of the United States on account of any civil action filed against the United States, and for other purposes.
Bill NumberS 3817
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
