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DemocratBill · H.R. 9355· House(119-HR-9355)

Don't Settle for Corruption Act

Rep. Larson
Age: 78 years
Connecticut
Introduced
6/18/2026
Last activity
6/18/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
John Larson
Cosponsors
Democrat - 15Republican - 0
Law
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The "Don't Settle for Corruption Act" amends title 28 of the United States Code to change how certain compromise settlements are paid. It specifically addresses "covered settlements," which are compromise settlements involving suits by a President or former President against the United States, its agencies, or its officials. For these specific settlements, the Attorney General must report the terms to both Houses of Congress. A covered settlement is not considered approved unless Congress enacts a joint resolution approving it within 60 days of receiving the report.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5

    Requires the Attorney General to report settlement terms of presidents to Congress.

  • Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+2

    Increases oversight on large settlements involving the executive branch.

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

    Adds congressional hurdles to payouts for presidential settlements, potentially reducing government expenditures.

The opposite

  • Would people with substantial wealth be better off under this?-2

    Makes it more difficult for former presidents to receive settlement payments from the government.

  • Would the very wealthiest people be better off under this?-2

    Increases congressional scrutiny on high-value settlements for former presidents.

  • Would billionaires be better off under this?-2

    Restricts the ease of payout for presidential legal settlements.