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DemocratSecond Degree Amendment · S.Amdt. 5740· Senate(119-SAMDT-5740)

To provide for limitations on judgments, awards, and compromise settlements under section 1304 of title 31, United States Code.

Rep. Schiff
Age: 66 years
California
Introduced
6/4/2026
Last activity
6/5/2026 — Amendment SA 5740 ruled out of order by the chair.
Sponsored by
Adam Schiff
Cosponsors
Democrat - 2Republican - 0
Changes amendment
119-SAMDT-5453
On the bill
119-S-2 — Secure America Act
  1. Introduced
  2. Ruled out of order by the chair

What this amendment would do

SA 5740, submitted by Mr. Schiff, Mr. Kelly, and Ms. Slotkin, aims to add a section titled "DRAIN THE SLUSH FUND" to the bill.

The purpose of this amendment is to change Section 1304 of title 31, United States Code, to ensure that no:

  • Judgment
  • Award
  • Compromise settlement
  • Interest
  • Costs

are authorized for payments resulting from lawsuits or claims filed by the President or Vice President.

This change would apply to any pending case or any cause of action that happens on or after January 20, 2025.

What Congress actually voted on

One recorded vote has been taken on this amendment.

None of them settled the amendment — every vote so far has been about whether to keep going.