Current Presidents, Vice Presidents, and covered family members could not get settlement-style payments from the U.S. government. Former officials could bring claims after leaving office, but only with extra review and public reporting.
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Ban Presidential Plunder of Taxpayer Funds Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Latest action on S. 4299: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects Presidents, Vice Presidents, certain former Presidents, their spouses, dependent children, and trusts or entities connected to them. It also affects federal agencies that handle claims or settlements involving those people. Courts, agency lawyers, career employees, Congress, and the public would see new rules for how these cases are handled and reported.
Why this matters: This bill matters because top officials can oversee the same agencies that might pay them in legal disputes. That can raise concerns about conflicts of interest or special treatment. The bill tries to separate personal financial claims from government power. It would affect only a small group of people, but it could change how legal fights between national leaders and the federal government are handled.
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Officially: Ban Presidential Plunder of Taxpayer Funds Act
Current Presidents, Vice Presidents, and covered family members could not get settlement-style payments from the U.S. government. Former officials could bring claims after leaving office, but only with extra review and public reporting.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend S4299. Modern Action explains what the bill does, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Sitting in the Judiciary
No vote scheduled. Constituent contact is what moves bills out of committee.
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Senate Committee
Under Senate committee consideration
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (4/15/2026)
Senate Floor Vote
Voted on by Senate
Passed Senate
Approved by Senate
House Review
Sent to House for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to Ban Presidential Plunder of Taxpayer Funds Act, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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