No Torts for Trump Act

This bill would amend federal law to prevent the sitting President from filing claims under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA), a law that normally allows individuals to seek compensation from the federal government for injuries or damages caused by federal employees. The prohibition would apply to any claims, whether pending or filed after the bill becomes law, and would cover any acts or omissions regardless of when they occurred.

The bill was introduced in response to President Trump's request for approximately $230 million from the Department of Justice under the FTCA for investigations conducted during the Biden administration and his first term. Supporters argue that allowing a president to use this law to seek taxpayer funds from his own administration creates a conflict of interest and was never the law's intended purpose. Critics contend the bill unfairly singles out presidents and may set a precedent for politically targeted legislation.

If enacted, the bill would prevent any sitting president from accessing this legal remedy while keeping it available to all other citizens and government officials. The bill is currently in the Senate Judiciary Committee and has not yet advanced further in the legislative process.