H.R.6831

Stop Padding Presidential Pockets Act

Introduced·12/17/25

Stop Padding Presidential Pockets Act prohibits presidents from soliciting donations and engaging in business activities while in office.

The Stop Padding Presidential Pockets Act restricts presidents from soliciting donations for presidential libraries or museums while in office. It also prohibits presidents from creating, operating, or serving on the board of any business, with any income from such activities subject to a 100 percent tax. The act mandates annual reports on interactions related to presidential libraries and museums, with penalties for non-compliance. Additionally, it requires presidents to reimburse the Treasury for costs associated with travel related to business interests in which they have a financial stake.

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Current
Oversight And Government Reform Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Dec 17, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Dec 17, 2025

House

Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.