H.R. 3776: Don’t Settle for Bribes Act of 2025

This bill, titled the Don’t Settle for Bribes Act of 2025, proposes to place specific restrictions on civil lawsuits involving the President of the United States, Presidential candidates, and their immediate family members, particularly during a critical election period.

Key Provisions

1. Lawsuit Restrictions

The bill states that if a person who is a Presidential candidate, the President-elect, or the current President is involved in a civil lawsuit, that lawsuit's proceedings must be paused:

• For 90 days before a general Presidential election.
• Until the end of that person's term as President.
• For candidates who do not win the election, until the results are certified by the House of Representatives.

2. Applicability of Restrictions

The restrictions apply not only to the President but also:

• To each member of the immediate family of the President, defined as the spouse and any children.
• To any business or entity where the President or an immediate family member is a grantor or beneficiary.

3. Tolling of Statute of Limitations

If a civil action is stayed due to the provisions of this bill, the statute of limitations for that action will be paused and will restart once the relevant term ends or election results are finalized.

4. Access to Court

The bill clarifies that it does not take away the President's right to access the court. Additionally, it does not prevent executive branch agencies from initiating or defending civil actions involving the federal government.

5. Immediate Family Definition

The term “immediate family” as outlined in the bill is defined to include the spouse and any children of the individual in question.

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