Limiting Presidential Travel Expenses to Private Properties
This bill aims to limit public spending on presidential travel to properties where the President has a personal financial interest. If the President or another protected person stays at such a location, they will be required to reimburse the costs of protection and other government expenses. This is intended to prevent taxpayer money from subsidizing private businesses.
Key points
The President or other protected individuals must reimburse the Treasury for Secret Service protection and other government costs when staying at properties they own or have a financial interest in.
The goal is to prevent taxpayers from unknowingly subsidizing the President's private business interests through official or personal travel.
The act seeks to increase transparency and accountability in the use of public funds for presidential travel.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_5332
Sponsor: Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36]
Process start date: 2023-09-01