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Jamie Raskin (D-MD)

No Taxpayer-Funded Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2026

H.R. 8914 · House bill Government Operations and Politics

A Democratic bill with 111 Democratic cosponsors · See all 111 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

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Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The "No Taxpayer-Funded Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2026" limits how federal money is used for compromise settlements and awards. It specifically blocks federal funds from being used for a compensation fund related to the case Trump, et al. v. IRS, et al. The bill prohibits payments to high-ranking officials, including the President, Vice President, cabinet members, and certain political appointees. It also bans payments for claims related to the January 6 attack or foreign interference in the 2016 election. Additionally, it requires the Secretary of the Treasury to report large payments to Congress.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Scored +5

    Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

    Requires the Treasury to report detailed information on large settlements to Congress.

  • Scored +3

    Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?

    Increases oversight of large settlement payments and prevents the use of 'slush funds' for high-ranking officials.

  • Scored +2

    Does this reduce what the federal government spends?

    Prohibits federal spending on certain compromise settlements for high-level officials and specific political events.

The opposite· 3 of 4

  • Scored -3

    Would people with substantial wealth be better off under this?

    Restricts payouts to high-level officials and presidentially-owned entities.

  • Scored -3

    Would the very wealthiest people be better off under this?

    Restricts payouts to high-level officials and presidentially-owned entities.

  • Scored -3

    Would billionaires be better off under this?

    Restricts payouts to high-level officials and presidentially-owned entities.