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DemocratBill · H.R. 5988· House(119-HR-5988)

CORRUPT Act

Rep. Watson Coleman
Age: 81 years
New Jersey
Introduced
11/7/2025
Last activity
11/7/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
Bonnie Watson Coleman
Cosponsors
Democrat - 12Republican - 0
Crime and Law Enforcement
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is called the "Ceasing Outrageous Restitution and Reimbursement Under President Trump Act" or the "CORRUPT Act". It proposes to change section 2680 of title 18, United States Code. The goal is to create an exception to the Federal Tort Claims Act. This exception would apply to claims brought by the President of the United States or their covered relatives. Covered relatives are defined as a spouse, child, sibling, or in-law of the President. The restriction applies during the term for which the President was elected.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+2

    Aims to prevent the use of the Federal Tort Claims Act for personal or familial restitution by the President.

  • Does this reduce what the federal government owes?+1

    Potentially reduces government payouts by barring certain tort claims by the President and their relatives.

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+1

    May decrease spending on legal settlements for the President and covered relatives.

The opposite· 3 of 4

  • Would people with substantial wealth be better off under this?-3

    Specifically targets high-net-worth individuals in the President's family by removing their legal recourse.

  • Would the very wealthiest people be better off under this?-3

    Specifically targets high-net-worth individuals in the President's family by removing their legal recourse.

  • Would billionaires be better off under this?-3

    Specifically targets high-net-worth individuals in the President's family by removing their legal recourse.