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Denying Federal Pensions to Employees Convicted of Child Sex Abuse.

This law prohibits the payment of federal retirement benefits to individuals convicted of specific child sex abuse offenses committed after the law takes effect. The goal is to ensure that convicted offenders do not profit from public service after committing severe crimes. Crucially, forfeited funds can be directed to victims as court-ordered restitution.
Key points
Federal employees convicted of specified child sex abuse crimes forfeit their right to federal retirement pay or annuities.
Forfeited funds can be used to pay court-ordered restitution or compensation directly to the victims of the offense.
The denial of benefits applies to offenses committed in the U.S. or abroad, provided the conduct occurred after the law's enactment date.
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Print number: 118_S_2913
Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
Process start date: 2023-09-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Denying Pensions to Convicted Child Molesters Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_2913.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-09-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal employees convicted of specified child sex abuse crimes forfeit their right to federal retirement pay or annuities.
  • Forfeited funds can be used to pay court-ordered restitution or compensation directly to the victims of the offense.
  • The denial of benefits applies to offenses committed in the U.S. or abroad, provided the conduct occurred after the law's enactment date.
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 Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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