HR 2593
Maralago act
Maralago Act
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Bill overview
This bill, known as the Maralago Act, aims to prevent the President of the United States, or entities controlled by them, from receiving payments from the U.S. government for expenses incurred by the Secret Service while providing protection. The bill restricts the use of federal funds for such expenses and allows for gifts of these items to be given to the Secret Service. It extends this restriction to former Presidents. The bill seeks to ensure that Secret Service resources are not used to benefit the President’s personal finances or properties.
Key provisions
- Prohibits the use of federal funds to purchase goods or services from the President or entities controlled by them.
- Prevents reimbursement for lodging, meals, office space, or other expenses related to presidential protection.
- Includes former Presidents within the scope of the prohibition.
- Allows for gifts of lodging, meals, office space, or other expenses to be given to the Secret Service.
- Defines ‘President’ to include former Presidents.
Who is affected
- The President of the United States
- Entities owned or controlled by the President
- The United States Secret Service
- Former Presidents
Notable changes
- Establishes a clear prohibition on financial transactions between the Secret Service and the President or their affiliated entities.
- Creates an exception for gifts of goods and services, clarifying a potential conflict of interest.
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. R. 2593
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A BILL
To prohibit the President from personally profiting from Secret Service protection.
This Act may be cited as the Making Any Reimbursement Against the Law for Guarding Overnight Act MARALAGO Act
or the
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