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Prevent Presidential Profiteering Act

USA119th CongressHR-7381| House 
| Updated: 2/4/2026
Mike Thompson

Mike Thompson

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (14)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Prevent Presidential Profiteering Act" introduces a new chapter to the Internal Revenue Code, establishing a 100 percent tax on specific damages. This tax applies to any individual who has served as President of the United States, their family members, and any controlled entities. It targets damages received from civil actions filed by these individuals against the United States government or its agencies. The tax is imposed only if the civil action was filed, settled, or resulted in a verdict during the individual's presidential term. Notably, any amounts subject to this 100 percent tax are explicitly excluded from gross income for regular income tax purposes, ensuring they are not taxed twice. Furthermore, this new tax cannot be deducted from income tax, and the provisions apply to all relevant amounts received after the bill's enactment.
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Timeline
Feb 4, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 4, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • February 4, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 4, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

Related Bills

  • S 119-3817: Stop Presidential Embezzlement Act

Prevent Presidential Profiteering Act

USA119th CongressHR-7381| House 
| Updated: 2/4/2026
The "Prevent Presidential Profiteering Act" introduces a new chapter to the Internal Revenue Code, establishing a 100 percent tax on specific damages. This tax applies to any individual who has served as President of the United States, their family members, and any controlled entities. It targets damages received from civil actions filed by these individuals against the United States government or its agencies. The tax is imposed only if the civil action was filed, settled, or resulted in a verdict during the individual's presidential term. Notably, any amounts subject to this 100 percent tax are explicitly excluded from gross income for regular income tax purposes, ensuring they are not taxed twice. Furthermore, this new tax cannot be deducted from income tax, and the provisions apply to all relevant amounts received after the bill's enactment.
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Timeline
Feb 4, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 4, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • February 4, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 4, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Mike Thompson

Mike Thompson

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (14)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee

Taxation

Related Bills

  • S 119-3817: Stop Presidential Embezzlement Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted