STOP TRUMP ACT
This bill, known as the STOP TRUMP ACT, prohibits the use of federal funds to pay claims or establish compensation programs for the President, their family, political appointees, or individuals designated for preferential treatment regarding alleged government retaliation. It specifically bars the Department of Justice from representing the United States in lawsuits where the President seeks financial or political benefits and mandates the repayment of any funds already disbursed in violation of these rules. The legislation declares any agreements or settlements made in breach of these provisions to be legally void and empowers the Treasury to recover illicit payments through asset seizures and offsets against other federal benefits.
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May 2026
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Introduced May 19, 2026
Last action May 19, 2026
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May 19, 2026
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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May 19, 2026
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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