S. 534: Presidential Allowance Modernization Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-02-12 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA] |
| Policy area | Government Operations and Politics |
| Cosponsors | 0 |
| Latest action | 2025-02-12 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2026-01-17 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-12):
Presidential Allowance Modernization Act of 2025
This bill changes the compensation provided to future former Presidents and increases the compensation for the widow or widower of a future former President.
Currently, former Presidents receive an allowance equivalent to the annual rate of basic pay of the head of an executive department ($250,600 in 2025), as well as government-provided office space and office staff.
Under the bill, individuals who become former Presidents after enactment shall annually receive from the United States an annuity of $200,000 and a monetary allowance of $200,000. The allowance shall be reduced by the amount the former President's adjusted gross income and interest on certain tax-exempt bonds exceeds $400,000 (although the reduction may be decreased to account for certain security-related expenditures). Both the annuity and allowance shall receive annual cost-of-living increases. The annuity and allowance shall not be payable for any period during which the former President holds a federal government position with a rate of pay other than a nominal rate.
Other changes made by the bill include (1) removing a statutory provision specifying that former Presidents receive government-provided office space and office staff, and (2) increasing from $20,000 to $100,000 the annual allowance for surviving spouses of individuals who become former Presidents after enactment and providing annual cost-of-living increases for such allowance.
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 534 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 534?
S. 534 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Presidential Allowance Modernization Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 534 are available on congress.gov.
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