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Prohibition of Commemoration and Benefits for Twice-Impeached or Convicted Presidents.

This act aims to prohibit the use of federal funds for commemorating former Presidents who have been twice impeached by the House of Representatives or convicted of crimes related to their official capacity. Additionally, such Presidents would lose most retirement benefits, except for Secret Service protection, and the right to burial in Arlington National Cemetery. Citizens might observe changes in the naming of public facilities and the absence of new monuments for individuals meeting these criteria.
Key points
Prohibits federal funds for symbols, monuments, statues, or naming federal property after former Presidents twice impeached or convicted of official crimes.
Restricts federal funds to states or entities if used for property named after such Presidents.
Former Presidents meeting the criteria will lose most retirement benefits, excluding Secret Service protection.
Prohibits burial in Arlington National Cemetery for former Presidents twice impeached or convicted of official crimes.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_484
Sponsor: Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38]
Process start date: 2021-01-25