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Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-7387| House 
| Updated: 2/5/2026
Lance Gooden

Lance Gooden

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (9)
Chip Roy (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Andrew Ogles (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Gary J. Palmer (Republican)Russell Fry (Republican)Addison P. McDowell (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to restrict how funds are distributed in settlement agreements involving the United States government. It prohibits federal officials from entering or enforcing settlement agreements that direct payments to any person or entity other than the United States, except for restitution for actual harm directly caused by the paying party or for services rendered . Violations by government officials would incur penalties similar to those for misappropriation of federal funds, and these restrictions apply to agreements made after the act's enactment. The legislation also establishes new oversight requirements for federal agencies. Agencies must annually report to the Congressional Budget Office on qualifying settlement agreements, detailing fund sources and distribution, though this reporting provision sunsets after seven years. Concurrently, the Inspector General of each federal agency is mandated to conduct annual audits and publicly report to Congress on any settlement agreements entered into in violation of these new restrictions.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5773
Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-788
Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2023

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-732
Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2017
Feb 5, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 5, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5773
    Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-788
    Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2023


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-732
    Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2017


  • February 5, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 5, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-7387| House 
| Updated: 2/5/2026
This bill aims to restrict how funds are distributed in settlement agreements involving the United States government. It prohibits federal officials from entering or enforcing settlement agreements that direct payments to any person or entity other than the United States, except for restitution for actual harm directly caused by the paying party or for services rendered . Violations by government officials would incur penalties similar to those for misappropriation of federal funds, and these restrictions apply to agreements made after the act's enactment. The legislation also establishes new oversight requirements for federal agencies. Agencies must annually report to the Congressional Budget Office on qualifying settlement agreements, detailing fund sources and distribution, though this reporting provision sunsets after seven years. Concurrently, the Inspector General of each federal agency is mandated to conduct annual audits and publicly report to Congress on any settlement agreements entered into in violation of these new restrictions.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5773
Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-788
Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2023

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-732
Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2017
Feb 5, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 5, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5773
    Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-788
    Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2023


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-732
    Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2017


  • February 5, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 5, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Lance Gooden

Lance Gooden

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (9)
Chip Roy (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Andrew Ogles (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Gary J. Palmer (Republican)Russell Fry (Republican)Addison P. McDowell (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

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