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Drain the Slush Fund Act

USA119th CongressS-4644| Senate 
| Updated: 6/1/2026
Adam B. Schiff

Adam B. Schiff

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (2)
Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends Section 1304 of title 31, United States Code, to impose new limitations on the federal Judgment Fund. Its core purpose is to prevent the use of federal funds from this account for specific legal expenses. Specifically, it prohibits the authorization of any judgment, award, compromise settlement, interest, or costs that arise from a lawsuit or claim filed by the President or Vice President . This measure ensures that the Judgment Fund, typically used to pay court judgments and settlements against the United States, cannot be accessed for legal actions initiated by the nation's top two elected officials. The new restrictions are set to apply to any case currently pending and to all causes of action that arise on or after January 20, 2025.
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Timeline
Jun 1, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jun 1, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 10, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-9239
Introduced in House
  • June 1, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 1, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • June 10, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-9239
    Introduced in House

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 119-9239: Drain the Slush Fund Act

Drain the Slush Fund Act

USA119th CongressS-4644| Senate 
| Updated: 6/1/2026
This bill amends Section 1304 of title 31, United States Code, to impose new limitations on the federal Judgment Fund. Its core purpose is to prevent the use of federal funds from this account for specific legal expenses. Specifically, it prohibits the authorization of any judgment, award, compromise settlement, interest, or costs that arise from a lawsuit or claim filed by the President or Vice President . This measure ensures that the Judgment Fund, typically used to pay court judgments and settlements against the United States, cannot be accessed for legal actions initiated by the nation's top two elected officials. The new restrictions are set to apply to any case currently pending and to all causes of action that arise on or after January 20, 2025.
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Timeline
Jun 1, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jun 1, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 10, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-9239
Introduced in House
  • June 1, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 1, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • June 10, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-9239
    Introduced in House
Adam B. Schiff

Adam B. Schiff

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (2)
Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 119-9239: Drain the Slush Fund Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted