To amend title 28, United States Code, to prohibit Presidents and Vice Presidents from receiving damages payments from the United States, and for other purposes.

Q: What does Preamble of To amend title 28, United States Code, to prohibit Presidents and Vice Presidents from receiving damages payments from the United States, and for other purposes. do?

This bill proposes to amend title 28, United States Code. The stated purpose is to prohibit Presidents and Vice Presidents from receiving damages payments from the United States. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 15, 2026, by Mr. Raskin and Mr. Min.

Q: What does SETTLEMENT PAYMENTS. of To amend title 28, United States Code, to prohibit Presidents and Vice Presidents from receiving damages payments from the United States, and for other purposes. do?

This section amends Chapter 161 of Title 28, United States Code, by adding Section 2417, establishing rules for payments to current and former Presidents and Vice Presidents. The term 'covered individual' includes the President, Vice President, former Presidents if the former Vice President is President, their spouses or dependent children, and related trusts or entities. Covered individuals are generally prohibited from recovering payments from the United States through settlements, consent decrees, or similar arrangements. Courts awarding damages to covered individuals in civil actions against the United States must appoint an independent counsel and require agency cooperation. After leaving office, former Presidents and Vice Presidents can file claims against the United States, but specific procedural safeguards apply, including the appointment of an expert employee and transparency requirements. Violations of the restrictions on covered individuals can result in disgorgement of payments, civil penalties, and imprisonment.

Last updated: 4/15/2026 · Introduced: 4/15/2026

Author: Jamie Raskin (D-MD)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill prohibits current and former Presidents and Vice Presidents, along with their families and related entities, from receiving settlement payments from the United States.
If a court awards damages to a former President or Vice President, it must appoint an independent counsel and ensure agency cooperation.
Former Presidents and Vice Presidents can still file claims against the United States, but must adhere to specific procedural safeguards, including transparency requirements.

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