No Pensions for Congressional Predators Act
A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that a Member of Congress convicted of certain felony offenses relating to sexual abuse shall not be eligible for retirement benefits based on that individual's Member service, and for other purposes.
This bill, SB4343, aims to change the retirement benefits rules for Members of Congress. If a Member of Congress is found guilty of specific serious crimes related to sexual abuse, they would no longer qualify for retirement benefits based on their time in office. This change would apply to all future offenses and not retroactively to past cases.
The bill would affect Members of Congress convicted of certain felony offenses related to sexual abuse. These individuals would lose eligibility for retirement benefits that are based on their service in Congress. This measure is intended to ensure that public funds are not used to support those found guilty of such serious crimes.
As of April 17, 2026, the bill has been introduced and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. It is currently in the early stages of the legislative process.
