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Protecting Presidents and Vice Presidents from State Lawsuits

This act aims to make it easier to move lawsuits against current and former Presidents and Vice Presidents from state courts to federal courts. It also introduces a presumption of immunity for federal officials in state cases, which could make it harder for citizens to pursue claims against them in state courts.
Key points
Civil and criminal cases against Presidents and Vice Presidents can be more easily moved to federal courts, even if they relate to actions taken while in office.
Federal officials, including the President and Vice President, gain a presumption of immunity in state cases, meaning accusers must prove the official was not acting within their duties.
The act applies to cases already pending and those commenced after its enactment, potentially affecting ongoing proceedings.
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Placed on Calendar
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_1789
Sponsor: Rep. Fry, Russell [R-SC-7]
Process start date: 2025-03-03
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Promptly Ending Political Prosecutions and Executive Retaliation Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_1789.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-03-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Civil and criminal cases against Presidents and Vice Presidents can be more easily moved to federal courts, even if they relate to actions taken while in office.
  • Federal officials, including the President and Vice President, gain a presumption of immunity in state cases, meaning accusers must prove the official was not acting within their duties.
  • The act applies to cases already pending and those commenced after its enactment, potentially affecting ongoing proceedings.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Placed on Calendar.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Fry, Russell [R-SC-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 18.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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