The BLANCHE Act of 2026 would prohibit the President from settling legal claims against the United States in ways that result in payments or benefits to the President or their designees. Under this legislation, any settlement agreement involving a claim filed by the President would be automatically void unless a federal court approves it after holding a hearing and making explicit findings that the parties are genuinely adverse, the government explored available legal defenses in good faith, and the settlement serves the interests of justice. The bill applies retroactively to any settlements concluded before, on, or after its enactment. This measure effectively gives courts oversight authority over presidential settlement agreements and prevents the President from using such settlements to receive cash, in-kind payments, damages, reimbursements, or attorneys' fees from the federal government.
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