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Forfeiture of Federal Pensions for Individuals Convicted of Sex Crimes

This Act prohibits the payment of taxpayer-funded annuities and retired pay to former federal employees convicted of specific sex crimes. The goal is to ensure that public funds do not support the retirement benefits of individuals found guilty of serious sexual offenses after the law takes effect. This applies to a wide range of offenses, including exploitation and trafficking.
Key points
Federal employees convicted of serious sex crimes (federal or state equivalent) will lose their government pensions and retirement pay.
The forfeiture applies to convictions occurring on or after the date the Act is enacted.
The measure aims to prevent taxpayer money from funding the retirement benefits of convicted sex offenders.
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Print number: 118_S_4321
Sponsor: Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
Process start date: 2024-05-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

No Taxpayer-Funded Pensions for Sex Criminals Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_4321.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-05-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal employees convicted of serious sex crimes (federal or state equivalent) will lose their government pensions and retirement pay.
  • The forfeiture applies to convictions occurring on or after the date the Act is enacted.
  • The measure aims to prevent taxpayer money from funding the retirement benefits of convicted sex offenders.
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. Ernst, Joni [R-IA].

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 2025-12-30.

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