MARALAGO Act

This bill stops the Secret Service from paying a President, or any business the President owns or controls, for things like hotel rooms, meals, office space, or other costs while protecting the President at their home. In short, a President can’t make money from the government for Secret Service protection at their own properties. The bill allows the President or their businesses to provide these things as a gift instead, with no payment from the government. It also says “President” includes former Presidents, so the rule covers them too.

Key points

• Who is affected: Current and former Presidents, their businesses, and the U.S. Secret Service.
• What changes: No federal funds can be used to pay or reimburse the President or their businesses for lodging, meals, office space, or other expenses tied to Secret Service protection at the President’s residence. These items may be gifted instead, with no government payment.
• Where it applies: At the President’s or former President’s residence.