This legislation aims to restrict the use of federal money for specific purposes while bolstering food assistance programs. A key provision prohibits the use of any federal funds , including those from the Judgment Fund, for legal financial settlements that would personally or politically benefit the President. Furthermore, the bill explicitly forbids federal funds from being used to establish or maintain any commission, fund—such as the "Anti-Weaponization Fund"—or other mechanism designed to provide such compensation. In a separate but related action, the bill appropriates $1,776,000,000 to the Secretary of Agriculture. This significant funding is specifically designated for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) , with the stated goal of addressing the high cost of groceries and providing relief to eligible individuals.
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Timeline
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Agriculture and Food
Redirecting Trump Slush Funds to Lower Food Costs Act of 2026
USA119th CongressS-4705| Senate
| Updated: 6/8/2026
This legislation aims to restrict the use of federal money for specific purposes while bolstering food assistance programs. A key provision prohibits the use of any federal funds , including those from the Judgment Fund, for legal financial settlements that would personally or politically benefit the President. Furthermore, the bill explicitly forbids federal funds from being used to establish or maintain any commission, fund—such as the "Anti-Weaponization Fund"—or other mechanism designed to provide such compensation. In a separate but related action, the bill appropriates $1,776,000,000 to the Secretary of Agriculture. This significant funding is specifically designated for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) , with the stated goal of addressing the high cost of groceries and providing relief to eligible individuals.