Drain the Slush Fund Act

Summary#

This bill adds a new subsection to section 1304 of title 31, United States Code. The new text says that no judgment, award, compromise settlement, interest, or costs shall be authorized for payments that arise out of a lawsuit or claim filed by the President or Vice President. The change applies to any pending case and to any cause of action arising on or after January 20, 2025.

What it means for you#

• Federal payments under 31 U.S.C. 1304 would not be authorized for judgments or settlements that come from lawsuits or claims filed by the President or Vice President.
• If you are a party to a case that involves a claim filed by the President or Vice President, this amendment could affect whether payments can be made under that specific statutory authority.
• For most people and most lawsuits, there is no direct change described in the bill text.

Expenses#

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Proponents' View#

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Opponents' View#

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