No Taxpayer-Funded Settlement Slush Funds Act (Federal Settlement Funding Restrictions)
Current understanding
HR8914, the No Taxpayer-Funded Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2026, would prohibit the use of taxpayer funds to pay settlements in certain categories of federal lawsuits. The bill was introduced in May 2026 and referred to the House Judiciary Committee; substantive scope, covered case types, and enforcement mechanisms will depend on committee markup. Practical effect on litigants who sue federal agencies — including civil rights plaintiffs who often resolve claims through negotiated settlements — is not yet clear from the referral text alone.