DEAL Act of 2025

HR 4859, the DEAL Act of 2025, requires the Comptroller General to report within 180 days of enactment on any settlements between Executive Branch officials and law firms meeting specific criteria. The report must examine settlements entered between February 1 and April 30, 2025, involving legal services valued over $1 million, where services were directed toward causes approved by the Executive Branch or tied to policy changes. This applies to agreements providing legal services (including pro bono) that imply such alignment with government priorities. The bill aims to check for potential violations of the Miscellaneous Receipts Act (31 U.S.C. § 3302(b)) by reviewing these specific settlements.