A new bill, the Presidential Library Anti-Corruption Act of 2025, has been introduced by Democratic senators to regulate donations to presidential libraries, targeting practices associated with Donald Trump.

Led by Senator Elizabeth Warren, the legislation criticizes recent settlements, including $32 million paid by Paramount and Disney, as potential bribery intended to secure favorable treatment for corporate interests.

The bill aims to impose strict transparency measures, such as quarterly disclosure of donations over $200, and to restrict contributions from foreign nationals, lobbyists, and individuals seeking pardons for two years after a presidency.

It also proposes capping individual donations at $10,000 during a president's term, banning the use of library funds for personal expenses, and requiring donations only after a president leaves office.

Additional restrictions include banning donations from foreign entities and federal contractors, and requiring disclosure of large contributions to prevent undue influence.

Concerns have been raised over a $400 million luxury jet donated by Qatar to Trump, intended for his library, which he claims is a gift to the Department of Defense but is suspected to be a form of gift-giving that could lead to corruption.

Qatar's donation of the Boeing 747-8 jet, valued at $400 million, has heightened scrutiny over the registration and use of such gifts in relation to presidential libraries.

Past controversies involving presidential pardons and donations underscore the need for greater transparency and oversight in funding presidential libraries.

Warren's analysis indicates that companies have pledged at least $63 million toward Trump’s library, with many donations potentially serving as leverage for favorable treatment, raising concerns about corruption.

Warren also highlighted that the library fund could reach nearly $500 million when including in-kind gifts, emphasizing the potential for abuse and influence-peddling.

While the bill has bipartisan co-sponsors, its prospects are uncertain due to Republican control of Congress, which has shown support for Trump, though it signals increased scrutiny of presidential fundraising.

Critics argue that the lack of rules around gifts to presidential libraries could facilitate corruption and bribery, prompting calls for tighter regulations.

The legislation responds to recent settlements involving companies like Meta and X (formerly Twitter), which directed funds to Trump’s library, highlighting ongoing concerns about the influence of corporate donations.