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Forfeiture of benefits for former presidents convicted of felonies

This bill aims to remove financial benefits and certain privileges from former presidents who are convicted of serious crimes committed during or after their term in office. This means citizens will not fund benefits for former presidents who have significantly violated the law.
Key points
Former presidents with a final felony conviction for acts committed during or after their presidency will lose monetary allowances.
Secret Service protection for convicted former presidents will be limited to essential security needs only.
Convicted former presidents will be required to repay any monetary allowances received from their initial conviction date until the final conviction.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_1153
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Sean Patrick [D-NY-18]
Process start date: 2021-02-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

REAP Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_1153.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Former presidents with a final felony conviction for acts committed during or after their presidency will lose monetary allowances.
  • Secret Service protection for convicted former presidents will be limited to essential security needs only.
  • Convicted former presidents will be required to repay any monetary allowances received from their initial conviction date until the final conviction.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Maloney, Sean Patrick [D-NY-18].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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