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.
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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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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
This bill amends federal law to halt pension payments for Members of Congress who are convicted of certain offenses, with a provision for reinstatement if the conviction is subsequently overturned on appeal.
Key Policy Areas
Government Operations, Ethics, Retirement, Criminal Justice
Primary Purpose
This bill amends federal law to halt pension payments for Members of Congress who are convicted of certain offenses, with a provision for reinstatement if the conviction is subsequently overturned on appeal.
Policy Domains
Pension Forfeiture for Convicted Members of Congress
Identified Gains
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- The general public
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Identified Costs
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Members of Congress convicted of certain offenses
- Federal agencies administering retirement systems
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
Enrolled (Passed Congress)Reported by Mr. Peters, without amendment
Ms. Rosen (for herself and Mr. Scott of Florida) introduced …
Passed Senate (inferred from es version)
Passed House (inferred from enr version)
Enrolled Bill (inferred from enr version)
Ms. Rosen (for herself, Mr. Scott of Florida, and Mr. …
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
Federal retirement system, Members of Congress convicted of crimes
Positive-direction: Federal retirement system
Negative-direction: Members of Congress convicted of crimes
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "members_of_congress"
- → Individuals who serve in Congress and are eligible for federal pensions under title 5, United States Code.
- "courts_of_competent_jurisdiction"
- → Judicial bodies responsible for hearing appeals of criminal convictions.
- "federal_agencies_administering_retirement_systems"
- → Agencies responsible for managing and disbursing federal employee and Member of Congress pensions (e.g., the Office of Personnel Management).
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
The alternative short title of this Act.
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