HR 5988 United States House · 119th Congress

CORRUPT Act

The CORRUPT Act (HR 5988) amends the Federal Tort Claims Act to create an exception for claims brought by the President of the United States or their spouse, child, sibling, or in-law during the President's term in office. This means the government would not be subject to standard tort claims procedures if the President or a covered relative sues for damages. The bill directly affects the President and immediate family members by removing a legal avenue to seek compensation from the federal government for torts. The key mechanism is adding a new exception to the Federal Tort Claims Act, specifically shielding these individuals from the usual legal process for suing the government.
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Introduced Nov 7, 2025 Last action Nov 7, 2025
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