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HR 8309

To amend title 28, United States Code, to prohibit Presidents and Vice Presidents from receiving damages payments from the United States, and for other purposes.

119th Congress Introduced by Dave Min and 1 co-sponsor

HR 8309 would prohibit the United States from paying damages to Presidents and Vice Presidents, restricting any damages payments to top executives.

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Bill Summary · HR 8309

Summary of HR 8309 (Session 119)

Date Introduced: April 15, 2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary (as of the latest action)

Purpose and intent

HR 8309 seeks to amend title 28 of the United States Code to prohibit the President and the Vice President from receiving damages payments from the United States. The bill appears to address compensation or damages payments to sitting or former presidents and vice presidents, redefining or restricting who may receive certain damages-related payments from federal sources. The core aim is to limit or eliminate damage payments to the highest executive offices of the United States.

Key provisions and changes (highlights)

  • Amend title 28, United States Code: The bill proposes changes to statutory provisions governing damages payments connected to the federal government.
  • Prohibition on damages payments: Specifically bar Presidents and Vice Presidents from receiving damages payments from the United States.
  • Scope: Applies to Presidents and Vice Presidents, potentially affecting how compensation or damages claims are adjudicated or paid out in contexts involving federal claims or remedies.
  • Administrative/legislative alignment: The measure would require federal authorities to adjust existing processes for determining and disbursing damages payments to ensure Presidents and Vice Presidents are excluded.

Note: The exact text of the amendments (definitions, exceptions, administration, and any sunset or transitional provisions) is not provided in the available information. The summary reflects the bill’s stated objective to prohibit damage payments to the top executive offices.

Who would be affected

  • Individuals: Sitting or former Presidents and Vice Presidents would be directly limited from receiving damages payments from the United States under the revised statute.
  • Federal agencies and offices: Agencies involved in processing damages payments and related claims would need to modify procedures to implement the prohibition.
  • Potential claimants and beneficiaries: Other beneficiaries or claimants who previously could seek damages might see changes in eligibility or process when the top executive offices are involved.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction and referral: The bill was introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary on April 15, 2026.
  • Additional actions: As of the latest available record, no further actions (e.g., passage, committee reports, or floor votes) are listed. House passage, Senate consideration, or presidential action would follow after committee review and potential floor votes.

Potential implications and considerations

  • Legal clarity: The bill would create a clearer statutory bar on damages payments to Presidents and Vice Presidents, potentially reducing litigation or ambiguity about eligibility for such payments.
  • Budgetary impact: Depending on current practice, restricting these payments could have budgetary and financial implications for federal accounts involved in damages awards.
  • Precedent and scope: The bill’s language will determine whether the prohibition applies only to damages awarded in court cases, settlements, or a broader range of “damages payments” from federal funds, and whether it could apply to former officeholders or only to current officeholders.

If available, reviewing the full text would provide precise definitions (e.g., what constitutes “damages payments,” any exceptions, transitional provisions, and enforcement mechanisms).

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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