H.R. 2593: Making Any Reimbursement Against the Law for Guarding Overnight Act

This bill, officially titled the "Making Any Reimbursement Against the Law for Guarding Overnight Act" or the "MARALAGO Act," aims to address the funding and reimbursement practices related to the protection of the President, including former Presidents, by the United States Secret Service. The key provisions of the bill are as follows:

Limitation on Federal Funds

The bill stipulates that no Federal funds can be used by the Director of the United States Secret Service to:

• Purchase, rent, lease, or procure lodging, meals, office space, or any other expenses from a President or any entity owned or controlled by a President.
• Reimburse a President or an entity owned or controlled by a President for expenses incurred during Secret Service protection at the President's residence.

Gifting Provisions

Despite the restrictions on reimbursements, the bill allows a President or an entity they own or control to:

• Gift lodging, meals, office space, or cover any other expenses to the United States Secret Service during their protection duties at the President or former President's residence.

Definition of President

In the context of this legislation, the term "President" includes both current and former Presidents of the United States.

Purpose of the Bill

The intent behind the MARALAGO Act is to prevent potential conflicts of interest or profiting from the protection services provided by the Secret Service to the President while also allowing for the contribution of resources in the form of gifts, ensuring that protection does not create a financial burden or benefit for the President.

Relevant Companies

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