Bill · S.Res. 748· Senate(119-SRES-748)
A resolution condemning the Department of Justice and Internal Revenue Service settlement agreement in Trump v. Internal Revenue Service, under which $1,776,000,000 in taxpayer money may be used to financially benefit individuals who assaulted law enforcement officers on January 6, 2021, and President Trump, his family, and his political allies.
- Introduced
- 5/21/2026
- Last activity
- 5/21/2026 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2445-2446)
- Sponsored by
- Richard Durbin
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution condemns a settlement agreement reached between the Department of Justice, the Internal Revenue Service, and personal counsel to President Trump. Under this agreement, the Federal Government must establish a $1,776,000,000 "Anti-Weaponization Fund." The resolution objects to using taxpayer money to benefit President Trump, his family, and his political allies. It also challenges the distribution of funds to individuals who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021, including those who assaulted law enforcement. Additionally, the resolution opposes the immunity provided to these individuals regarding potential tax crimes.
Yes
No question was scored yes.
The opposite· 3 of 6
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?-8
The resolution objects to the lack of required public disclosure for the procedures of the settlement distribution panel.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?-7
The resolution condemns the granting of immunity that precludes the government from pursuing legal claims.
Does this change how police departments operate?-7
The resolution condemns providing payments to individuals who committed acts of violence against law enforcement officers.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
The provided text does not list any specific provisions that would result in a positive impact or benefit for individuals or groups of people.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Use of Taxpayer Money: The resolution states that $1,776,000,000 in taxpayer money may be used to financially benefit President Trump, his family, his political allies, and individuals who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021 (Resolution text).
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Financial Benefit for Individuals who Assaulted Law Enforcement: The funds may be used to pay individuals who attacked the Capitol, specifically including those found guilty of assaulting law enforcement officers (Resolution text).
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Distribution of Funds to Convicted Criminals: The text notes that individuals pardoned for conduct on January 6, 2021, who have since been charged with or convicted of crimes such as conspiracy to commit murder, child pornography, and reckless homicide, may still be eligible to receive payments from the fund (Resolution text).
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Lack of Transparency and Accountability: A five-member panel will determine the distribution of the fund, but the panel has the power to determine its own procedures and is not required to make those procedures public (Resolution text).
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Removal of Oversight: The members of the panel appointed by the Attorney General are eligible for removal by the President "without cause" (Resolution text).
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Immunity from Prosecution: The settlement includes a document stating the United States is "FOREVER BARRED and PRECLUDED from prosecuting or pursuing" claims against President Trump, his family, and related companies and trusts (Resolution text).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency-8Improves Due Process-7Increases Federal Power-4
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility-6Reduces Government Spending-5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Policing Reform-7
- 5/21/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2445-2446)