What does Preamble of STOP TRUMP ACT do?

This bill proposes to amend title 31 of the United States Code. It aims to prohibit the use of appropriated funds, including the Judgment Fund, to settle claims involving the President, political associates, or alleged governmental 'weaponization'. The bill would also require repayment of unlawfully disbursed funds.

What does SHORT TITLE. of STOP TRUMP ACT do?

This bill is formally titled the 'Stop Taxpayer-funded Reimbursement for Unlawful Misconduct by Presidents Act'.

What does PROHIBITION ON USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS FOR POLITICAL RETRIBUTION of STOP TRUMP ACT do?

This section prohibits the use of federal funds to settle claims brought by specific individuals or entities, including the President, family members, political appointees, and those designated for preferential compensation, if the claim arises from alleged political targeting or government actions. It also restricts the establishment, capitalization, or financing of compensation funds or similar entities intended to compensate individuals for alleged governmental bias or retaliation. Federal officers and employees are prohibited from establishing boards or commissions to distribute federal funds based on allegations of political targeting or governmental 'weaponization'. Any agreement violating this section is declared null and void, without legal effect, and unenforceable in federal court.

What does CONFLICT-OF-INTEREST RESTRICTIONS. of STOP TRUMP ACT do?

This section establishes restrictions on the Department of Justice's ability to represent the United States in litigation. The Department of Justice is prohibited from representing the U.S. if the President is a plaintiff or beneficiary. This restriction applies when the litigation seeks relief that could financially or politically benefit the President, their family, or affiliated entities.

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STOP TRUMP ACT

Last updated: 5/19/2026 · Introduced: 5/19/2026

Author: Jasmine Crockett (D-TX)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill prevents federal funds, including settlement payments, from being used to resolve claims brought by the President, their family, or political associates alleging political targeting or government retaliation.
The bill prohibits the creation of funds or entities designed to compensate individuals for claims of governmental bias or retaliation, and restricts the Department of Justice from representing the U.S. when the President or their affiliates could financially benefit.
Any agreements that violate these restrictions are deemed legally unenforceable in federal court, and unlawfully disbursed funds must be repaid.

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