A Democratic bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the 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
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the Drain the Slush Fund Act. It was introduced in the Senate on June 1, 2026. The bill aims to place limits on judgments, awards, and compromise settlements under a specific section of title 31, United States Code. Specifically, it stops payments for lawsuits or claims filed by the President or Vice President. This rule applies to any pending case or cause of action starting on or after January 20, 2025.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +4
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The legislation adds oversight and transparency regarding the use of public funds for lawsuits involving the highest executive offices.
- Scored +3
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill prohibits certain payouts from the judgment fund for lawsuits filed by the President or Vice President, potentially saving public funds.
- Scored +3
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?
The legislation introduces accountability and restrictions on the use of federal judgment funds for executive branch lawsuits.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2(a) stops any judgment, award, compromise settlement, interest, or costs from being paid out for lawsuits or claims filed by the President or Vice President. This could be seen as a positive accountability measure for how public funds are spent regarding the highest executive officials.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based strictly on the provided text, there are no specific negative impacts or burdens identified for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make the government pay for what it commits to? — The legislation introduces accountability and restrictions on the use of federal judgment funds for executive branch lawsuits. Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill prohibits certain payouts from the judgment fund for lawsuits filed by the President or Vice President, potentially saving public funds.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The legislation adds oversight and transparency regarding the use of public funds for lawsuits involving the highest executive offices. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill places specific federal statutory limitations on federal payments related to executive branch lawsuits.
- 6/1/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Mark KellyDemocrat · Arizona
Elissa SlotkinDemocrat · Michigan