What does Preamble of No Presidential Self-Serving Lawsuits Act of 2026 do?

This bill aims to prohibit the President from filing a civil action against the United States. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on May 21, 2026.

What does SHORT TITLE. of No Presidential Self-Serving Lawsuits Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the ``No Presidential Self-Serving Lawsuits Act of 2026''.

What does PROHIBITION ON CIVIL SUIT AGAINST UNITED STATES BY PRESIDENT. of No Presidential Self-Serving Lawsuits Act of 2026 do?

This section prohibits a President from filing a civil action against the United States. The settlement agreement in Trump v. Internal Revenue Service is declared void.

What does LIMITATIONS ON USES OF FEDERAL FUNDS. of No Presidential Self-Serving Lawsuits Act of 2026 do?

This section prohibits the establishment of a compensation fund to settle civil actions against the United States brought by a President or former President. Federal funds cannot be used to settle the agreement in Trump v. Internal Revenue Service, No. 1:26-cv-20609 (S.D. Fla.). The Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to recover any Federal funds used in violation of the prohibition.

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No Presidential Self-Serving Lawsuits Act of 2026

Last updated: 5/21/2026 · Introduced: 5/21/2026

Author: Lizzie Fletcher (D-TX)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill prevents the President, current or former, from filing civil lawsuits against the United States.
The settlement agreement in Trump v. Internal Revenue Service is invalidated and cannot be settled using federal funds.
Federal funds are prohibited from being used to establish compensation funds for lawsuits filed by a President or former President against the United States.

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Includes provisions on preamble, short title., and 2 more.

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