Adam Schiff (D-CA)

S.Amdt. 5782

S.Amdt. 5782 · 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 5782, submitted by Mr. Schiff, aims to change the rules regarding tax litigation and settlements for the President and their immediate family.

  • The amendment would stop the Attorney General and the Department of Justice from using their authority to handle offers of compromise or settlement agreements for tax returns filed by the President or their immediate family during the President's term in office.

  • It adds that the time to assess or bring a court proceeding to collect these taxes can start any time before the date that is 3 years after the President's term in office ends.

  • These changes would apply to any case or action starting on or after January 20, 2025.