Stop Musk Act
H.R. 994, titled the Stop Musk Act, was introduced in the House on February 5, 2025 by Ms. Dexter and referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. The bill would prohibit retaliation against federal employees who resist, circumvent, or prevent Elon Musk or individuals he oversees from taking unlawful or unconstitutional actions related to federal agencies. In short, it aims to shield government workers who push back against actions by Musk or his associates that they believe are illegal or unconstitutional in their dealings with federal agencies. The text provided is limited to the short title and a single substantive provision. It does not define key terms (such as “unlawful” or “unconstitutional” actions, or who exactly qualifies as “individuals he oversees”), nor does it specify enforcement, remedies, penalties, or particular procedures. As drafted, it expresses a broad protection against retaliation but leaves many implementation details unspecified.
Key Points
- 1Short title: This Act may be cited as the “Stop Musk Act.”
- 2Prohibition on retaliation: No federal employee may be retaliated against for resisting, circumventing, or preventing Elon Musk or individuals he oversees from taking unlawful or unconstitutional actions relating to federal agencies.
- 3Effective date: Retaliation is prohibited for actions occurring on or after the enactment date.
- 4Scope of protected actions: Applies to actions by Musk or individuals he oversees that relate to federal agencies.
- 5Enforcement and gaps: The text does not specify enforcement mechanisms, penalties, definitions, or remedies for violations, leaving questions about how the protection would be implemented.