S 3581
No Settlements for January 6 Law Enforcement Assaulters Act
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Bill overview
This bill prevents the federal government from paying legal settlements to individuals convicted of assaulting law enforcement officers during the January 6th Capitol breach. It specifically targets those convicted of offenses related to the events at or near the Capitol on that day. The bill aims to ensure accountability for those who harmed law enforcement officials involved in the January 6th incident. It restricts the use of the Judgment Fund to cover legal settlements in such cases.
Key provisions
- Prohibits federal settlement payments to convicted individuals who assaulted law enforcement officers.
- Defines ‘covered individual’ as someone convicted of assaulting a law enforcement officer related to the January 6th Capitol breach.
- Specifically excludes the Judgment Fund from being used for these settlements.
- Covers violations of 18 U.S.C. § 111 and D.C. Official Code § 22–405 (sec. 432).
- Settlements must not be based on harm suffered during the events or from prosecution.
Who is affected
- Individuals convicted of assaulting law enforcement officers on January 6th.
- The federal government (specifically, agencies using the Judgment Fund).
- Law enforcement officers involved in the January 6th Capitol breach.
Notable changes
- Limits the use of federal funds for legal settlements related to January 6th incidents.
- Prevents the Judgment Fund from compensating individuals convicted of assaulting law enforcement.
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119th CONGRESS — 2d Session
S. 3581
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
A BILL
To prohibit the payment of certain legal settlements to any individual convicted of assaulting a law enforcement officer in connection with breaching the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
This Act may be cited as the No Settlements for January 6 Law Enforcement Assaulters Act
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Judgment Fund), may be obligated or expended for any legal settlement to a covered individual if the claims giving rise to such settlement are based on alleged harm suffered by the covered individual—