Congress·Introduced·S. 4124

A bill to prohibit funds made available to the Department of Justice from being used to make a personal payment to the President in connection with a claim that is subject to the Federal Tort Claims Act, whether in the form of a settlement or any other payment from the Judgment Fund for the personal benefit of the President.

Ban on DOJ Settlements for Trump's Personal Benefit

Mar 18·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

Part of: Ban Presidential Plunder of Taxpayer Funds Act

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Key Points

This bill would stop the Department of Justice from using taxpayer money to pay Trump for personal legal claims or settlements.
It specifically blocks payments from the "Judgment Fund," which is a special government account used to pay for lawsuits against federal agencies or employees.
The rule applies to cases where the government is sued for things like accidents or injuries, ensuring that any resulting money cannot go into Trump's personal pocket.
This rule would apply to all Department of Justice funds, including money approved before or after this bill becomes law.
Sen. Schumer introduced the bill to ensure that federal legal processes are not used to provide a personal financial benefit to Trump.

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Mar 18, 2026Senate

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 359.

The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.

Mar 17, 2026Senate

Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

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

Mar 17, 2026

Introduced in Senate

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

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Democrats seek to bar presidents from collecting settlement money from the government

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Congressional Bill

Official Title

A bill to prohibit funds made available to the Department of Justice from being used to make a personal payment to the President in connection with a claim that is subject to the Federal Tort Claims Act, whether in the form of a settlement or any other payment from the Judgment Fund for the personal benefit of the President.

Bill NumberS 4124

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionRead the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 359.

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