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Introduced
11/18/2025
11/18/2025
In Committee
11/18/2025
11/18/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend chapter 171 of title 28, United States Code, to prohibit the President from seeking relief under that chapter.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "No Torts for Trump Act," amends the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA), which is a law that allows individuals to sue the federal government for certain types of damages caused by federal employees. Specifically, the bill prevents the President of the United States, or any individual who becomes President while a legal claim is in progress, from filing tort claims under the FTCA, regardless of when the original incident occurred. This means that if the President is involved in a potential lawsuit against the federal government for damages, they would be barred from seeking relief through this legal mechanism. The amendment would apply to any existing claims and any claims filed after the bill's enactment, effectively creating a unique legal limitation specifically targeting the President's ability to use the FTCA for legal recourse.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (12)
Adam Schiff (D)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Tammy Duckworth (D),
Dick Durbin (D),
Mazie Hirono (D),
Mark Kelly (D),
Ed Markey (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Jack Reed (D),
Jacky Rosen (D),
Tina Smith (D),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 11/18/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3182/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/s3182/BILLS-119s3182is.pdf |
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