Bill · H.R. 8914· House(119-HR-8914)

No Taxpayer-Funded Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2026

Age: 64 years

Maryland

Introduced: 5/20/2026
Last activity: 5/20/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by: Jamie Raskin
Cosponsors: - 110 - 0

Government Operations and Politics

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

The "No Taxpayer-Funded Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2026" limits how federal money is used for compromise settlements and awards. It specifically blocks federal funds from being used for a compensation fund related to the case Trump, et al. v. IRS, et al. The bill prohibits payments to high-ranking officials, including the President, Vice President, cabinet members, and certain political appointees. It also bans payments for claims related to the January 6 attack or foreign interference in the 2016 election. Additionally, it requires the Secretary of the Treasury to report large payments to Congress.

Yes· 3 of 4

Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
Requires the Treasury to report detailed information on large settlements to Congress.
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+3
Increases oversight of large settlement payments and prevents the use of 'slush funds' for high-ranking officials.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+2
Prohibits federal spending on certain compromise settlements for high-level officials and specific political events.

The opposite· 3 of 4

Would people with substantial wealth be better off under this?-3
Restricts payouts to high-level officials and presidentially-owned entities.
Would the very wealthiest people be better off under this?-3
Restricts payouts to high-level officials and presidentially-owned entities.
Would billionaires be better off under this?-3
Restricts payouts to high-level officials and presidentially-owned entities.