End Government Pensions for Sexual Abusers Act of 2026
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill, the End Government Pensions for Sexual Abusers Act of 2026, amends U.S. law to prevent Members of Congress and former members, as well as their survivors and beneficiaries, from receiving federal retirement benefits if they have been convicted of certain offenses, including sexual offenses. The bill establishes a process for the Attorney General to certify these convictions and for the denial of benefits, with a review process by the United States Court of Federal Claims. It also addresses situations where individuals are absent from the United States during indictment and prohibits benefits accrual during that time.
Key provisions
- Denies federal retirement benefits to Members of Congress convicted of specified offenses (including sexual offenses).
- Establishes a certification process by the Attorney General to determine eligibility for benefit denial.
- Allows for judicial review of the Attorney General’s certification by the United States Court of Federal Claims.
- Addresses convictions of offenses committed outside the United States, requiring certification of equivalence to U.S. standards.
- Prohibits benefit accrual for individuals absent from the U.S. for over a year during indictment.
- Provides for the payment of restitution to victims of offenses committed by individuals subject to benefit denial.
- Modifies section 8316 of title 5 to prevent refunds of contributions to annuities when benefits are denied due to a conviction.
- Includes a clerical amendment to update the table of sections for chapter 83 of title 5.
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