Bills · HR 8309
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 8309Law
To amend title 28, United States Code, to prohibit Presidents and Vice Presidents from receiving damages payments from the United States, and for other purposes.
This bill prohibits the President and Vice President from collecting legal settlement payments from the federal government while they are in office to prevent them from using their positions for personal profit.AI-written
INTRO APR 15· LAST ACTION APR 15
PASSAGE CHANCESLONG SHOT
10%
READING
6MIN
COSPONSORS
4
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tl;dr
AI-writtenPrevents the President, Vice President, and their families from receiving government settlement money while in office, requiring all lawsuits to be public and overseen by independent lawyers to stop conflicts of interest.
LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenCurrently, a President or Vice President could theoretically sue a federal agency and reach a settlement for a large sum of money. Because these officials lead the executive branch, this creates a major conflict of interest—the people 'defending' the government and deciding to pay out the money ultimately report to the person suing them. This bill aims to remove that conflict.
If this becomes law, it closes a loophole that could allow top officials to enrich themselves through the legal system. It ensures that any legal disputes involving the nation's leaders are handled with extreme transparency and independent oversight, which helps maintain public trust that the government isn't being used as a personal checkbook.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Bans settlement payments to the President, VP, and their families while in office.
It prevents top leaders from using their authority to secure 'sweetheart deals' or payouts from the government.
PROVISION 02
Requires a court-appointed independent counsel to defend the government against lawsuits from these officials.
This ensures the government's defense is truly independent of the President's influence.
PROVISION 03
Pauses the statute of limitations for legal claims until the official leaves office.
This preserves the official's right to seek justice eventually without allowing them to collect while in power.
PROVISION 04
Mandates public disclosure of all court filings, audio, and settlement details in the Federal Register.
Transparency allows the public and Congress to monitor potential abuses of power or funds.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 4
D· Maryland
YRS IN OFFICE
9
BILLS LED
37
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 4 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 15
Introduced in House
APR 15
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 8309
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 15, 2026
Last actionApr 15, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 15, 2026
House BillHR 8309Law
To amend title 28, United States Code, to prohibit Presidents and Vice Presidents from receiving damages payments from the United States, and for other purposes.
This bill prohibits the President and Vice President from collecting legal settlement payments from the federal government while they are in office to prevent them from using their positions for personal profit.AI-written
INTRODUCED APR 15, 2026· LAST ACTION APR 15, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
10%
READING
6 min
COSPONSORS
4
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
