BLANCHE Act of 2026

This bill would add a new section to federal law covering legal claims or lawsuits that a President files against the United States, including claims filed before the person became President. It would bar any settlement of such a claim under which the President, or a third party chosen by the President, would receive payment from the United States, including damages, reimbursement, or attorneys' fees. Any settlement of such a claim would be void unless a federal court approves it after a hearing with evidence. The court would have to find, among other things, that the parties are truly opposed, the settlement is not collusive or a fraud on the court, and it is in the interest of justice. The rules would apply to settlements made before, on, or after the law takes effect.

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Sponsors

• Jamie Raskin Democrat sponsor
• 9 cosponsors