Bill · H.R. 8968· House(119-HR-8968)

No Presidential Self-Serving Lawsuits Act of 2026

Age: 51 years

Texas

Introduced: 5/21/2026
Last activity: 5/21/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by: Lizzie Fletcher
Cosponsors: - 39 - 0

Government Operations and Politics

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

H.R. 8968, known as the No Presidential Self-Serving Lawsuits Act of 2026, stops the President from filing a civil lawsuit against the United States. The bill voids the settlement agreement in the specific case of Trump v. Internal Revenue Service. It bans the use of federal funds or the creation of a compensation fund to settle a civil action brought against the United States by a current or former President. The Secretary of the Treasury is also given the power to recover any federal funds that were used in violation of this ban.

Yes· 3 of 6

Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+2
The bill protects taxpayer money by preventing federal funds from being used to settle presidential lawsuits and allows for recovery of improperly used funds.
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+2
By prohibiting the use of federal funds for presidential civil lawsuit settlements, the legislation promotes responsible use of government funds.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+2
The legislation enforces accountability and prevents conflicts of interest regarding executive branch legal actions against the United States.