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S 4791

A bill to abolish the Anti-Weaponization Fund, and for other purposes.

119th Congress Introduced by Tammy Baldwin and 23 co-sponsors

Abolishes the Anti-Weaponization Fund tied to Trump v. IRS and nullifies the Attorney General’s May 19, 2026 order.

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Bill Summary · S 4791

Summary of Bill: S.4791 (119th Congress)

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill is titled “A bill to abolish the Anti-Weaponization Fund, and for other purposes.”
  • Its primary action is to abolish the Anti-Weaponization Fund that was established by the Attorney General in connection with the disposition in Trump v. Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

Key Provisions

  1. Abolition of the Anti-Weaponization Fund
    • Section 1(a) states that the Anti-Weaponization Fund established by the Attorney General in relation to the Trump v. Internal Revenue Service case is abolished.
  2. Nullification of Related Order
    • Section 1(b) provides that the Attorney General’s May 19, 2026 order relating to the release of certain claims shall have no force or effect.

Procedural Details

  • Introduced in the Senate on June 16, 2026.
  • Read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Co-sponsors include a broad slate of Democratic senators (e.g., Schumer, Bennet, King, Rosen, Kaine, Booker, Blumenthal, Van Hollen, Murray, Hirono, Coons, Durbin, Merkley, Whitehouse, Reed, Shaheen, Padilla, Peters, etc.).

Who or What Is Affected

  • Directly affects the existence and use of the Anti-Weaponization Fund.
  • Impacts any enforcement or disposition actions associated with the Trump v. IRS litigation, by eliminating the fund and voiding the related order.
  • Potentially affects ongoing or future activities funded through that specific fund and any administrative actions tied to the May 19, 2026 order.

Significant Timelines and Procedures

  • The bill’s actions are prospective, eliminating the fund and nullifying the related order if enacted.
  • There is no indicated new funding or replacement mechanism in the text provided; the focus is on abolition and nullification of the associated order.

Context and Considerations

  • The bill targets a specific, named fund tied to a litigation context (Trump v. IRS) and a specific order from the Attorney General dated May 19, 2026.
  • Given its narrow scope, the policy impact centers on reversing or removing a particular funding mechanism and the authority conferred by a related order.

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