H.R. 2553 would allow a current or former President or Vice President to remove to federal court a civil action or criminal prosecution brought against them in a state court. Under current law, the option for removal is limited to cases where the defendant is an official of a federal agency or an officer of the legislative or judicial branch, acting in an official capacity. The legislation would apply to cases that are pending on the date of enactment, as well as those filed in state courts thereafter.