S 4299 United States Senate · 119th Congress

Ban Presidential Plunder of Taxpayer Funds Act

The Ban Presidential Plunder of Taxpayer Funds Act prohibits current Presidents, Vice Presidents, their spouses, dependents, and associated entities from receiving any settlement payments or filing administrative claims for damages against the United States government. If current officials pursue lawsuits against the U.S., any awarded damages are limited to actual costs, and the process would require an independent counsel and public transparency. For former Presidents and Vice Presidents, the bill establishes strict new oversight, transparency, and congressional notification requirements for any claims they file after leaving office, ensuring career employees lead the review. This legislation aims to prevent high-ranking officials and their families from receiving certain government payouts while in office, with penalties for violations.
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Introduced Apr 15, 2026 Last action Apr 15, 2026
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