H.R. 8885, introduced in May 2026, would prohibit the federal government from using taxpayer funds, including the Judgment Fund, to settle legal claims brought by the President, the President's family members, affiliated entities, or presidential appointees related to alleged political targeting or government "weaponization." The bill also bars the Department of Justice from representing the President's interests in litigation where the President could financially benefit, and it prevents the creation of any compensation commissions or funds designed to reimburse individuals for alleged political bias by the government. Any agreements or settlements made in violation of these restrictions would be declared null and void. Additionally, the bill requires that anyone who received federal funds in violation of these prohibitions must repay those funds to the Treasury, with the Secretary of the Treasury authorized to recover such funds through various collection methods including offsets against tax refunds, grants, and other federal payments.