Drain the Slush Fund Act
Limits on Federal Payments for Presidential Lawsuits
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently introduced in the Senate and sent to the Committee on the Judiciary for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
This bill is led by one party and targets the top leaders of the government, making it very hard to get the broad support needed to become law.
Key Points
- This bill stops the federal government from using taxpayer money to pay for legal costs in lawsuits started by the president or vice president. It targets a specific account called the Judgment Fund that usually pays for claims against the government.
- The new rule would apply to any lawsuits that were filed on or after January 20, 2025. It also covers any cases that are still waiting for a final decision in court.
- The goal of the bill is to prevent the country's top two leaders from using public funds to support their own legal actions. This would force them to find other ways to pay for settlements or court awards if they choose to sue others.
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Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Drain the Slush Fund Act
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