A bill to abolish the Anti-Weaponization Fund, and for other purposes.
- Bill Number
- S. 4791
- Origin Chamber
- Senate
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-06-16: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2820-2821)
- Last Updated
- 2026-07-06T19:47:24Z
AI-Generated Summary
Summary of S. 4791
Purpose
The legislation aims to eliminate the Anti-Weaponization Fund created through a settlement in the case Trump v. Internal Revenue Service and to remove the legal effect of a related Attorney General order.
Key Provisions
- Abolition of the Fund: The bill abolishes the Anti-Weaponization Fund established by the Attorney General in connection with the resolution of Trump v. Internal Revenue Service, No. 1:26-cv-20609-KMW (S.D. Fla.).
- Nullification of Order: The order issued by the Attorney General on May 19, 2026, concerning the release of certain claims is declared to have no legal force or effect.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- The bill directly repeals an administrative fund created as part of a judicial settlement.
- It overrides an executive order from the Attorney General, preventing its implementation.
Potential Impacts
- Government Agencies: The Department of Justice and Attorney General would lose authority over the specified fund and order, potentially requiring adjustments to ongoing administrative actions.
- Citizens: Parties involved in the referenced lawsuit may face changes in how claims or funds from the settlement are handled.
- International Relations: No direct effects are outlined in the legislation.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- The Attorney General and Department of Justice.
- The parties to Trump v. Internal Revenue Service (including the Internal Revenue Service).
- Congress, as the bill seeks to intervene in an executive settlement agreement.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- The legislation represents congressional action to nullify elements of a court-related settlement, which could raise questions about separation of powers between the legislative and executive branches.
- It alters the outcomes of a specific civil case without amending broader statutes.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Cosponsors (25)
Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO], Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ], Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ], Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM], Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO], Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI], Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA], Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ], Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME], Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM], Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR], Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA], Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV], Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI], Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD], Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT], Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA], Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT], Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH], Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA], Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI], Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI], Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]
Recent Actions
- 2026-06-16: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2820-2821)
- 2026-06-16: Introduced in Senate
Bill Versions
- To abolish the Anti-Weaponization Fund, and for other purposes. — issued 2026-06-16 — PDF (2 pages)