Congressmen Tom Suozzi and Brian Fitzpatrick have introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at preventing federal funds from supporting the Department of Justice’s Anti-Weaponization Fund.
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Tom Suozzi (D–NY) and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) have unveiled the Bipartisan Transparency for American Taxpayers Act. This legislation seeks to prohibit the use of federal funds for payments made through the Department of Justice’s newly established “Anti-Weaponization Fund.” This marks the first bipartisan effort of its kind regarding this issue.
“This is a bipartisan bill to block the President’s $1.7 billion slush fund to pay off January 6th criminals and other maladjusted minions! To allow it to continue would set a dangerous precedent,” said Congressman Suozzi. He emphasized the rising costs of living, stating, “Costs are skyrocketing. Gas, groceries, utilities, healthcare—everything costs more! Instead of fixing those problems, the President seems fixated on going around Congress to settle personal scores and making Americans pay for it. I join Congressman Fitzpatrick in saying ‘this is unacceptable!’”
Congressman Fitzpatrick echoed these sentiments, asserting that Congress has a constitutional duty to protect taxpayer dollars and oversee federal spending. “Yesterday, I called on the DOJ to explain where this money is coming from, who may receive it, and under what authority this fund was created. Today, we are acting,” he stated. “The Bipartisan Transparency for American Taxpayers Act ensures federal funds cannot be used for this fund without the transparency, oversight, and legal safeguards the American people deserve. Taxpayer dollars will not become a discretionary payout fund. Transparency is not optional. Accountability is not negotiable.”
The introduction of this bipartisan legislation reflects increasing concerns regarding executive overreach and the allocation of taxpayer dollars without congressional authorization or oversight. The bill aims to reinforce Congress’s constitutional authority over federal spending while ensuring transparency and accountability in the use of public funds.
On May 18, 2026, the Department of Justice announced that the U.S. Department of Treasury would allocate $1.776 billion to an account designated for the Anti-Weaponization Fund. This fund is intended to compensate individuals who claim to be victims of government “weaponization” or “lawfare,” which notably includes individuals involved in the January 6th riots who assaulted Capitol Police officers during the insurrection.
Additionally, the legislation includes provisions that would prevent President Trump, his family, or his businesses from being audited by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
The Bipartisan Transparency for American Taxpayers Act explicitly states that no federal funds may be used for the payment of any claims submitted to the Anti-Weaponization Fund.
The full text of the legislation can be found here.
According to GlobalNet News, this legislative effort underscores the need for greater accountability in federal spending and aims to protect taxpayer interests.