Bill > HR3776

This bill, called the "Don't Settle for Bribes Act of 2025," aims to temporarily pause civil lawsuits involving presidential candidates, presidents, and their immediate families during specific timeframes. Specifically, if a presidential candidate, president-elect, or sitting president is involved in a civil lawsuit within 90 days of a general presidential election, the court must immediately halt all legal proceedings until the end of that person's presidential term. The bill also extends this restriction to the president's immediate family (defined as spouse and children) and any businesses or entities where the president or family members are listed as grantors or beneficiaries. Any statute of limitations for stayed civil actions will be paused and will resume once the presidential term ends or, for unsuccessful candidates, after the election results are certified. The bill explicitly states that it does not prohibit the president's right to access courts or prevent executive branch agencies from bringing or defending civil actions involving the U.S. government. This legislation appears designed to provide legal protection and reduce potential political and legal distractions for presidents and presidential candidates during critical election periods.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3776/all-info