Expanding Partnerships for Innovation and Competitiveness Act

House Bill

H.R. 2582

119th Congress

Expanding Partnerships for Innovation and Competitiveness Act

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 26, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Frederica S. Wilson

Representative

Democratic

FL-24

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary

This bill would prevent federal funds from being used to investigate or prosecute current or former U.S. presidents, vice presidents, or presidential candidates. In other words, it would block the government from using certain resources to take legal action against high-ranking political figures.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would prevent federal funds from being used to investigate or prosecute current or former U.S. presidents, vice presidents, or presidential candidates. In other words, it would block the government from using certain resources to take legal action against high-ranking political figures.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

No Federal Funds for Political Prosecutions Act This bill specifies that no funds or property received through equitable sharing by a state or local enforcement agency with the authority to prosecute a criminal case may be used to investigate or prosecute a current or former President or Vice President, or a candidate for the office of President.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Prohibits the use of federal funds or property gained through 'equitable sharing' to investigate or prosecute current/former presidents, vice presidents, or presidential candidates.
Applies to state and local law enforcement agencies that receive federal funding or resources.
Aims to protect political leaders from potential criminal charges or investigations.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would make it more difficult for federal, state, and local authorities to pursue criminal cases against current or former U.S. presidents, vice presidents, and presidential candidates. This could affect the ability of law enforcement to hold powerful political figures accountable for potential wrongdoing.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Subjects

Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation

Law enforcement administration and funding

Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

State and local government operations

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2582, 119th Congress (2025). "Expanding Partnerships for Innovation and Competitiveness Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-2582