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DemocratBill · H.R. 9210· House(119-HR-9210)

BLANCHE Act of 2026

Rep. Raskin
Age: 64 years
Maryland
Introduced
6/9/2026
Last activity
6/9/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
Jamie Raskin
Cosponsors
Democrat - 9Republican - 0
Law
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The BLANCHE Act of 2026 aims to change how the United States handles legal settlements with the President. It prohibits agreements where the President or a third party acting for the President receives payments from the United States. Any such agreement is considered void unless a court order approves it. To get court approval, a hearing must be held with evidence. The court must find that the agreement is in the interest of justice and not fraudulent or collusive. This law would apply to agreements made before, on, or after the date it becomes law.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+7

    Requires court hearings and public evidence for presidential settlements.

  • Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+5

    Requires court oversight and evidence of good faith before government funds are paid in presidential settlements.

  • Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+4

    Establishes a formal judicial process and evidence-based findings for specific settlement types.

The opposite

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

    Specifically restricts the ability of the President (likely a high net worth individual) to receive government settlement payments.

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

    Specifically restricts the ability of the President to receive government settlement payments.

  • Would billionaires be better off under this?-3

    Specifically restricts the ability of the President to receive government settlement payments.