Halting Pensions for Convicted Politicians
This bill aims to temporarily stop pension payments for Members of Congress convicted of certain offenses. This means that if a politician is convicted, their retirement benefits could be suspended, increasing public accountability.
Key points
Suspension of pension payments for Members of Congress convicted of certain offenses.
Payments are halted from the sentencing date until the final conviction date.
If a conviction is overturned, suspended payments will be reinstated.
Provisions apply only to convictions occurring after the law's enactment.
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