Contact Congress about H.R. 118: No Federal Funds for Political Prosecutions Act

Some state and local agencies could not use shared federal forfeiture money in cases against Presidents, Vice Presidents, former officeholders, or presidential candidates. They could still investigate or prosecute those people with other funds. Breaking the rule could cost the agency future forfeiture transfers.

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No Federal Funds for Political Prosecutions Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Latest action on H.R. 118: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects state and local law enforcement agencies that can prosecute criminal cases and receive federal forfeiture sharing funds. It also affects cases involving Presidents, Vice Presidents, former Presidents or Vice Presidents, and presidential candidates. The bill changes what money can be used in those cases, not whether the cases can happen.

Why this matters: This bill matters because it changes how some agencies may pay for high-profile political cases. Agencies that use federal forfeiture sharing would need to keep that money out of listed investigations and prosecutions. The effect is uncertain because the bill does not block the cases themselves. It only limits this one funding source.

Key provisions in H.R. 118

• The bill applies to money and property from federal equitable sharing, which means shared forfeiture proceeds. It names three laws: 21 U.S.C. 881(e), 18 U.S.C. 981, and 28 U.S.C. 524.
• The bill covers state and local law enforcement agencies that can prosecute criminal cases. It does not cover every local agency.
• Covered agencies could not use this specific federal forfeiture money or property in certain political-figure cases. The rule covers investigations or prosecutions of the President, Vice President, former Presidents or Vice Presidents, and presidential candidates.
• Covered agencies would have to certify compliance to the U.S. Attorney General. That means they must formally promise to follow the rule.
• If the Attorney General finds that an agency broke the rule, that agency loses access to future covered transfers. The Attorney General may not send it forfeited property or related proceeds under the listed laws.

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Questions people ask about H.R. 118

What is H.R. 118?

Some state and local agencies could not use shared federal forfeiture money in cases against Presidents, Vice Presidents, former officeholders, or presidential candidates. They could still investigate or prosecute those people with other funds. Breaking the rule could cost the agency future forfeiture transfers.

How do I support or oppose H.R. 118?

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Who should I contact about H.R. 118?

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