H.R.8968

No Presidential Self-Serving Lawsuits Act of 2026

Introduced·5/21/26

Federal HB8968 prohibits Presidents from filing civil actions against the United States and voids the settlement agreement in Trump v.

Federal HB8968, the No Presidential Self-Serving Lawsuits Act of 2026, prohibits Presidents from filing civil actions against the United States. It voids the settlement agreement in Trump v. Internal Revenue Service, No. 1:26-cv-20609 (S.D. Fla.). The Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to recover any federal funds used in violation of this Act.

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History

May 21

House

Introduced in House

May 21

House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.