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DemocratBill · H.R. 9239· House(119-HR-9239)

Drain the Slush Fund Act

Rep. Crow
Age: 47 years
Colorado
Introduced
6/10/2026
Last activity
6/10/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
Jason Crow
Cosponsors
Democrat - 4Republican - 0
Government Operations and Politics
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is called the "Drain the Slush Fund Act." It aims to limit judgments, awards, and compromise settlements under section 1304 of title 31, United States Code. Specifically, it prevents payments for judgments, awards, settlements, interest, or costs from lawsuits or claims filed by the President or Vice President. These rules apply to pending cases or actions starting on or after January 20, 2025.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+3

    Increases accountability by preventing the use of the public 'slush fund' for personal legal claims of high-ranking executives.

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+2

    Limits the authorization of payments from the judgment fund for specific executive lawsuits.

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

    Limits the ability of the executive to use non-transparent judgment funds for personal legal benefit.

The opposite

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