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Prevent Presidential Profiteering Act: 100% Tax on Lawsuit Damages Against the U.S.

This bill imposes a 100% tax on any money the President or their family receives from lawsuits against the U.S. government. It ensures that the President cannot profit from legal settlements or judgments paid by the country they lead.
Key points
A 100% tax is applied to damages or settlements won by the President against the United States.
The rule extends to the President's spouse, immediate family, and businesses they control.
The tax applies to any legal payouts received while the individual is serving as President.
These payments are excluded from regular income tax because they are fully taxed under this new rule.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_7381
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4]
Process start date: 2026-02-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Prevent Presidential Profiteering Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_7381.

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 2026-02-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A 100% tax is applied to damages or settlements won by the President against the United States.
  • The rule extends to the President's spouse, immediate family, and businesses they control.
  • The tax applies to any legal payouts received while the individual is serving as President.
  • These payments are excluded from regular income tax because they are fully taxed under this new rule.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-02-10.

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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