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DEAL Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-4859| House 
| Updated: 8/1/2025
Dave Min

Dave Min

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (3)
April McClain Delaney (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill mandates the Comptroller General to conduct a comprehensive report on specific settlements between the Executive Branch and certain law firms. The report, due within 180 days of the act's enactment, aims to identify any violations of the Miscellaneous Receipts Act (31 U.S.C. 3302(b)) related to these agreements. A "settlement made with a covered law firm" is precisely defined as any agreement, written or oral, between a law firm and an Executive Branch official. These agreements must involve the provision of legal services, including pro bono work, and imply that these services are directed by the Executive Branch. Crucially, such settlements must have been entered into between February 1, 2025, and April 30, 2025 , have an estimated value of legal services exceeding $1,000,000 , and be connected to the withdrawal, rescission, or non-enforcement of an executive order, administration action, or regulatory threat against the law firm.
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Timeline
Aug 1, 2025
Introduced in House
Aug 1, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • August 1, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • August 1, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Government Operations and Politics

DEAL Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-4859| House 
| Updated: 8/1/2025
This bill mandates the Comptroller General to conduct a comprehensive report on specific settlements between the Executive Branch and certain law firms. The report, due within 180 days of the act's enactment, aims to identify any violations of the Miscellaneous Receipts Act (31 U.S.C. 3302(b)) related to these agreements. A "settlement made with a covered law firm" is precisely defined as any agreement, written or oral, between a law firm and an Executive Branch official. These agreements must involve the provision of legal services, including pro bono work, and imply that these services are directed by the Executive Branch. Crucially, such settlements must have been entered into between February 1, 2025, and April 30, 2025 , have an estimated value of legal services exceeding $1,000,000 , and be connected to the withdrawal, rescission, or non-enforcement of an executive order, administration action, or regulatory threat against the law firm.
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Timeline
Aug 1, 2025
Introduced in House
Aug 1, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • August 1, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • August 1, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Dave Min

Dave Min

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (3)
April McClain Delaney (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted