Congressional Pension Integrity Act: No Pensions for Convicted Lawmakers
This bill stops pension payments to Members of Congress who are convicted of serious crimes while in office. It ensures that lawmakers who break the law or abuse their position do not benefit from taxpayer-funded retirement pay.
Key points
Loss of pension for violent crimes and sexual offenses, including abuse of minors.
No retirement pay for bribery, fraud, embezzlement, or election-related crimes.
Pensions revoked for sexual misconduct with subordinate staff members.
Rules apply to the lawmakers as well as their survivors and beneficiaries.
Status:
Introduced
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