Michael Bennet (D-CO)

S.Amdt. 5527

S.Amdt. 5527 · Senate amendment

A Democratic amendment with no cosponsors

Changes S. 2 — Secure America Act

Not adopted

This amendment was never taken up, and the bill finished without it. It was never voted on.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. Pending Consideration
  3. Failed

What this amendment would do

SA 5527, submitted by Mr. Bennet, aims to stop the Attorney General from making settlement agreements that prevent the Internal Revenue Service from examining the tax returns of the President.

The amendment adds the following:

  • A general prohibition on settlement agreements that bar or preclude the Internal Revenue Service from examining the President's tax returns.

  • A specific requirement that the part of the settlement agreement in Trump v. Internal Revenue Service (announced May 19, 2026) which prevents the examination of President Trump's tax returns and any resulting actions or claims shall have no force and effect.