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Ending Annuities for Congress Members Convicted of Sexual Abuse

This new law aims to strip members of Congress of their retirement benefits if they are convicted of certain sexual abuse offenses. This change applies to both current and future members of Congress who commit such acts after the law takes effect. The goal is to increase accountability and public trust in those holding public office.
Key points
Members of Congress convicted of sexual abuse offenses will forfeit their retirement benefits for their service.
The provisions apply to offenses committed after the law's enactment date.
The change affects both major federal employee retirement systems: CSRS and FERS.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_6726
Sponsor: Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6]
Process start date: 2022-02-15