MARALAGO Act

Summary#

The bill would bar the Secret Service from using federal funds to buy or rent lodging, meals, office space, or other protection-related items from a President or an entity the President owns or controls. It would also bar reimbursements for those expenses when protection is provided at a President’s residence. A President or a former President could still give these items or services to the Secret Service as a gift. The bill’s definition of President includes former Presidents.

What it means for you#

The bill would limit how federal funds may be used for Secret Service protection at a President’s residence. No publicly available information explains any direct effect on individuals.

Expenses#

No publicly available information gives expected costs or savings. The bill would prohibit the specified federal purchases and reimbursements but would permit gifts.

Proponents' View#

No publicly available information.

Opponents' View#

No publicly available information.