No Payouts for Political Insiders Act

119th Congress Introduced by Mark Kelly and 1 co-sponsor

Prohibits payments from the Anti-Weaponization Fund to top officials and Congress for Trump v. IRS settlements and requires 180-day advance disclosure of recipients and terms.

Introduced in Senate

Bill Summary: No Payouts for Political Insiders Act (S.4645, 119th Congress)

Purpose and intent

Introduces restrictions on payments from the Anti-Weaponization Fund, specifically targeted to block certain individuals and officials from receiving judgments, awards, or settlements related to the Trump v. Internal Revenue Service settlement.

The bill is designed to prevent payouts to top political figures, campaign officials, congressional leaders, and other high-level government employees in connection with this settlement.

Key provisions and changes

Amends Section 1304 of title 31, United States Code, by adding new subsection (e) to prohibit any funds from being authorized for:

Judgments, awards, compromise settlements, interest, or costs under the Anti-Weaponization Fund arising from the Trump v. IRS settlement.
Specifically excludes these payments to:
The President and Vice President.
Individuals employed by the principal campaign committee, authorized committee, or connected organization of the President or Vice President.
Any other covered executive branch official (as defined by the Lobbying Disclosure Act).
U.S. Senator, Representative, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner from Puerto Rico.
An officer or employee of Congress whose compensation is disbursed by the Secretary of the Senate or the Chief Administrative Officer of the House.

Adds a filing/notice requirement in subsection (d) for payments under the Anti-Weaponization Fund related to the Trump v. IRS settlement:

Not later than 180 days prior to any such payment, disclose the recipient’s name, payment amount, a complete summary of the basis of the claim, and the name of the claimant’s counsel.

Effective date: The provisions apply to pending cases or any cause of action arising on or after January 20, 2025.

Who would be affected

Government officials and employees explicitly listed in the bill:

The President, Vice President, senior political campaign staff, other executive branch officials, members of Congress (including Senators, Representatives, Delegates, and the Resident Commissioner from Puerto Rico), and congressional staff with disbursement responsibilities.

Recipients of any payments from the Anti-Weaponization Fund related to the specified Trump v. IRS settlement would be barred from receiving funded judgments, awards, settlements, or related costs.

Mandates transparency for future payments by requiring advance public disclosure of recipient, amount, claim basis, and counsel.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Introduction and referral: Introduced June 1, 2026, with two noted co-sponsors (Senators Schiff and Kelly).

Scope: Applies to any pending case or new causes of action arising on or after January 20, 2025.

Compliance: Adds a pre-payment disclosure deadline of up to 180 days before a payment under the Anti-Weaponization Fund.

Practical impact

The bill narrows the use of funds for legal settlements tied to a major settlement involving the IRS, ensuring that high-level political figures and Congressional officers do not receive related payments.

Enhances transparency around such settlements by requiring advance disclosure of key payment details.