To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for the halt in pension payments for Members of Congress sentenced for certain offenses, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Jacky Rosen
D-NV | Primary Sponsor
Legislative Progress
Enrolled (Passed Congress)Ms. Rosen (for herself and Mr. Scott of Florida) introduced …
Ms. Rosen (for herself and Mr. Scott of Florida) introduced …
Ms. Rosen (for herself and Mr. Scott of Florida) introduced …
Ms. Rosen (for herself and Mr. Scott of Florida) introduced …
Ms. Rosen (for herself and Mr. Scott of Florida) introduced …
Ms. Rosen (for herself and Mr. Scott of Florida) introduced …
Ms. Rosen (for herself and Mr. Scott of Florida) introduced …
Ms. Rosen (for herself and Mr. Scott of Florida) introduced …
Ms. Rosen (for herself and Mr. Scott of Florida) introduced …
Ms. Rosen (for herself and Mr. Scott of Florida) introduced …
Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill stops federal pension payments to Members of Congress who are convicted of corruption-related offenses. The pension forfeiture applies only to the portion earned through congressional service.
Who Benefits and How
- Taxpayers no longer fund pensions for convicted corrupt officials
- Government integrity is reinforced by financial consequences
- Public trust may improve with accountability measures
Who Bears the Burden and How
- Convicted Members of Congress lose pension based on congressional service
- Pension restored if conviction is overturned on appeal
- Only applies to convictions after enactment
Key Provisions
- Forfeits congressional pension for corruption convictions
- Applies only to pension earned from congressional service
- Conviction must be for offenses specified in existing law
- Restoration if conviction overturned
- Prospective application only
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Halts pension payments for Members of Congress convicted of corruption-related offenses.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Deter congressional corruption through pension forfeiture"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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