Stop Presidential Embezzlement Act
This bill, known as the Stop Presidential Embezzlement Act, imposes a 100 percent federal tax on civil damages received by high-ranking government officials, including the President, Vice President, members of Congress, and top executive branch leaders. The tax applies specifically to money these officials receive from lawsuits filed against the United States government, covering settlements, verdicts, or judgments obtained during their tenure in office. The legislation amends the Internal Revenue Code to treat these damages as taxable income while simultaneously excluding them from gross income calculations, effectively creating a special tax category for this specific type of compensation. The changes take effect for any damages received after the bill is enacted, targeting financial recovery from civil actions rather than criminal penalties or other forms of compensation.
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Introduced Mar 17, 2026
Last action Mar 18, 2026
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Mar 17, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
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Mar 17, 2026
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