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HR 5842119th CongressIn Committee
No Presidential Payouts Act
Introduced: Oct 28, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Crockett, Jasmine [D-TX-30] (D-Texas)
Civil Rights & JusticeDefense & National SecurityEconomy & Taxes
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
This bill prohibits federal funds from compensating the President, their relatives, or affiliated entities for costs related to federal criminal or civil investigations, aiming to prevent misuse of public resources and conflicts of interest.
Key Points
- 1Bars use of the Claims and Judgment Fund to settle presidential investigation-related claims.
- 2Restricts federal compensation for legal costs incurred by the President or associates in government investigations.
- 3Targets accountability by preventing taxpayer-funded settlements for presidential conduct.
Impact Areas
President of the United StatesDepartment of Justice operationsFederal budget allocationTaxpayers funding government settlements
Generated by legislative-analysis-v3 on Nov 1, 2025