# 119-s-4299: Ban Presidential Plunder of Taxpayer Funds Act

119-s-4299, Ban Presidential Plunder of Taxpayer Funds Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] (D-MA); status introduced (as of 2026-08-11).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-4299
- Congress: 119
- Title: Ban Presidential Plunder of Taxpayer Funds Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-04-15
- Sponsor: Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] (D-MA)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Law
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-08-11

## Summary

**This bill would bar federal settlement payments to covered Presidents and Vice Presidents** and set strict limits, public-access rules, and penalties for any related claims or payments.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] (D-NY), 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Ban on settlement payments to Presidents: cost, low. If enacted, the bill would bar certain people from getting settlement payments or other payments from the United States. The rule would apply to the President, the Vice President, some former Presidents, their spouses and dependent children, and trusts or entities for their benefit. Covered individ…
- Stricter rules for former officials' claims: mixed, low. If enacted, former covered individuals could bring claims or suits only under strict procedural rules. Agencies would have to use a career expert removable only for good cause to lead review, and employees appointed by the covered individual could not take part. Courts would limit awards to actual…

## Related bills

- 119-s-5022: Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act
- 119-s-2823: FAMILY Act
- 119-s-2763: Keep Billionaires Out of Social Security Act
- 119-s-3869: Healthy Families Act
- 119-s-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act
- 119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026

## Sources
- [119-s-4299 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/4299)

## Related
- [119-s-5022: Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5022)
- [119-s-2823: FAMILY Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2823)
- [119-s-2763: Keep Billionaires Out of Social Security Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2763)
- [119-s-3869: Healthy Families Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3869)
- [119-s-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-51)
- [119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5108)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4299 (as of 2026-08-11).