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No Pensions for Convicted Congress Members: The No CORRUPTION Act

This bill aims to stop pension payments for members of Congress convicted of certain offenses. This means that if a congressperson is convicted, they will lose their right to pension benefits related to their service. It's a step to increase accountability for public officials and protect taxpayer money.
Key points
Members of Congress convicted of certain offenses will forfeit their pension payments for their service period.
This provision applies only to convictions that occur after the law's enactment date.
If a conviction is overturned on appeal, pension payments will be reinstated.
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Print number: 118_HR_5725
Sponsor: Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5]
Process start date: 2023-09-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

No CORRUPTION Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_5725.

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 2023-09-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Members of Congress convicted of certain offenses will forfeit their pension payments for their service period.
  • This provision applies only to convictions that occur after the law's enactment date.
  • If a conviction is overturned on appeal, pension payments will be reinstated.
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. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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