A bill to amend chapter 171 of title 28, United States Code, to prohibit the President from seeking relief under that chapter.

Senate Bill

S. 3182

119th Congress

A bill to amend chapter 171 of title 28, United States Code, to prohibit the President from seeking relief under that chapter.

In Committee

Introduced:Nov 18, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Dan Sullivan

Senator

Republican

AK

Cosponsors

3

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This bill would prohibit the President of the United States from bringing certain legal claims against the federal government. It would prevent the President, both during and after their term, from filing lawsuits under the Federal Tort Claims Act, which allows people to sue the government for injuries caused by federal employees.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would prohibit the President of the United States from bringing certain legal claims against the federal government. It would prevent the President, both during and after their term, from filing lawsuits under the Federal Tort Claims Act, which allows people to sue the government for injuries caused by federal employees.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Preventing the Recognition of Terrorist States Act of 2023This bill prohibits U.S. official recognition of the Taliban-controlled government of Afghanistan.No federal department or agency may take any action that states or implies recognition of the Taliban's claim of sovereignty over Afghanistan.The bill also bars the Department of State, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and the Department of Defense from using federal funds to prepare or implement any policy that extends diplomatic recognition to the Taliban-controlled government of Afghanistan.The State Department must designate (1) the Taliban-controlled government of Afghanistan as a state sponsor of terrorism, and (2) the Taliban as a foreign terrorist organization.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill would amend the Federal Tort Claims Act to exclude the President and any future President from filing claims under that law.
It would apply to any claim pending or brought on or after the date the bill is enacted into law.
The goal is to prevent the President from using the Federal Tort Claims Act to file lawsuits against the federal government.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would limit the legal options available to the President and future Presidents. They would no longer be able to sue the federal government for injuries under the Federal Tort Claims Act, even if they were harmed by the actions of federal employees. This could have implications for how the President interacts with the government and pursues legal remedies.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3182, 119th Congress (2025). "A bill to amend chapter 171 of title 28, United States Code, to prohibit the President from seeking relief under that chapter.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-3182