End Government Pensions for Sexual Abusers Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Summary
The bill amends Title 5 of the U.S. Code to block pension and annuity payments for any current or former member of Congress who is convicted of certain sexual crimes. It also lets the Attorney General certify comparable foreign convictions and directs forfeited benefits to victims when ordered by a court. The goal is to prevent lawmakers who commit sexual abuse from receiving government retirement pay.
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