No Presidential Self-Serving Lawsuits Act of 2026
This bill, titled the No Presidential Self-Serving Lawsuits Act of 2026, prevents the current or former President of the United States from filing civil lawsuits against the federal government. It specifically invalidates an existing settlement agreement between a former President and the Internal Revenue Service and bars the use of federal funds to create compensation for such lawsuits. Additionally, the legislation authorizes the Treasury Secretary to recover any money already spent in violation of these new restrictions. The primary goal is to stop a President from using taxpayer money to settle legal disputes with the government they lead.
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Introduction
May 2026
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Introduced May 21, 2026
Last action May 21, 2026
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May 21, 2026
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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May 21, 2026
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Introduced in House
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1 primary · 39 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Lizzie Fletcher
DDemocratic
Co
Al Green
DDemocratic
Co
Andrea Salinas
DDemocratic
Co
André Carson
DDemocratic
Co
Angie Craig
DDemocratic
Co
April McClain Delaney
DDemocratic
Co
Bonnie Watson Coleman
DDemocratic
Co
Chellie Pingree
DDemocratic
Co
Christian D. Menefee
DDemocratic
Co
Christopher R. Deluzio
DDemocratic
Co
Diana DeGette
DDemocratic
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