H.R. 1712 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
MEME Act
H.R. 1712 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Feb 27, 2025, sponsored by Sam T. Liccardo with 33 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 27, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 33
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Modern Emoluments and Malfeasance Enforcement Act or the MEME Act This bill prohibits the President, the Vice President, Members of Congress, those holding Senior Executive Service positions, admirals, generals, and other federal public officials from engaging in or benefiting from the issuance, sponsorship, or promotion of certain assets.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Sam T. Liccardo (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 33 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 27, 2025
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, i (Feb 27, 2025)
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Committees
- Committee on House Administration
- Judiciary Committee
- Oversight and Government Reform Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 1712 (119th Congress): MEME Act,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/119-hr-1712/meme-act (accessed 2026-10-13).