Ban Presidential Plunder of Taxpayer Funds Act

This bill would bar the sitting President and Vice President, certain former Presidents, their spouses and dependent children, and trusts or entities they control from getting settlement payments from the federal government or filing administrative claims for damages against it. Federal agencies could not process or pay such claims through settlements. Courts could award only actual or compensatory damages to these individuals, and only if a court-appointed independent counsel defends the agency, with court filings and audio made public online. After leaving office, former officials could file claims under rules requiring a career employee to lead review, publication of settlements and payments in the Federal Register within 7 days, and notice to Congress. Violations could bring fines, repayment, and prison time, and the time limit for these individuals to bring claims would pause while they serve.

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Sponsors

• Elizabeth Warren Democrat sponsor
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