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Barring the President from Filing Tort Claims Against the Federal Government.

This bill amends federal law to prevent the sitting President of the United States from filing tort claims (claims for civil wrongs or damages) against the federal government under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA). This restriction also applies to individuals whose claims are pending when they assume the presidency. This change does not affect the ability of ordinary citizens to sue the federal government.
Key points
The President is prohibited from seeking relief or damages under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA).
This prohibition applies immediately to any claims currently pending or filed in the future by the President.
The rights of ordinary citizens to file claims against the government remain unchanged.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3182
Sponsor: Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

No Torts for Trump Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_3182.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The President is prohibited from seeking relief or damages under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA).
  • This prohibition applies immediately to any claims currently pending or filed in the future by the President.
  • The rights of ordinary citizens to file claims against the government remain unchanged.
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 Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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