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No Presidential Payouts Act

USA119th CongressHR-5842| House 
| Updated: 10/28/2025
Jasmine Crockett

Jasmine Crockett

Democratic Representative

Texas

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "No Presidential Payouts Act" is designed to prohibit the use of Federal funds to compensate the President of the United States, their relatives, or any associated entities for legal costs. This prohibition specifically applies to expenses incurred in relation to any criminal or civil matter in which the President, their relative, or associated entity is a party. The bill explicitly states that no amounts may be obligated or expended from the Claims and Judgment Fund of the United States Treasury for such payments. Beyond this specific fund, it broadly prohibits the use of any Federal funds for these purposes, ensuring a comprehensive ban on federal payouts for the President's or their associates' legal defense costs.
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Timeline
Oct 28, 2025
Introduced in House
Oct 28, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • October 28, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • October 28, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Government Operations and Politics

No Presidential Payouts Act

USA119th CongressHR-5842| House 
| Updated: 10/28/2025
The "No Presidential Payouts Act" is designed to prohibit the use of Federal funds to compensate the President of the United States, their relatives, or any associated entities for legal costs. This prohibition specifically applies to expenses incurred in relation to any criminal or civil matter in which the President, their relative, or associated entity is a party. The bill explicitly states that no amounts may be obligated or expended from the Claims and Judgment Fund of the United States Treasury for such payments. Beyond this specific fund, it broadly prohibits the use of any Federal funds for these purposes, ensuring a comprehensive ban on federal payouts for the President's or their associates' legal defense costs.
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Timeline
Oct 28, 2025
Introduced in House
Oct 28, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • October 28, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • October 28, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jasmine Crockett

Jasmine Crockett

Democratic Representative

Texas

Judiciary Committee

Government Operations and Politics

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