Alex Padilla (D-CA)
No Rewards for January 6 Rioters Act
A Democratic bill with 25 Democratic cosponsors · See all 25 cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the ``No Rewards for January 6 Rioters Act'', aims to prevent the use of Federal funds to compensate people prosecuted for the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. It specifically prohibits using the Judgment Fund or any victim compensation fund for this purpose. The Act also forbids the creation of any new compensation funds for these individuals. Furthermore, it prevents the U.S. Treasury from refunding court-ordered fines, restitution, or special assessments paid by those convicted. Finally, any such funds that would have been refunded are to be transferred to the Architect of the Capitol.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +2
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill prevents the disbursement of federal funds for the compensation of individuals prosecuted for the January 6 attack.
- Scored +1
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
By preventing the refund of fines, the bill keeps those funds available for other federal purposes rather than returning them to individuals.
- Scored +1
Would people in cities be better off under this?
The transfer of funds to the Architect of the Capitol supports the maintenance of the U.S. Capitol which is located in a major urban center.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Does this shorten or soften prison sentences?
The bill prevents individuals from receiving refunds on court-ordered fines or restitution even if they are subsequently pardoned.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Prevention of Federal Compensation: Under Section 2(a), Federal funds—including the Judgment Fund and victim compensation funds—cannot be used to pay individuals prosecuted for the January s 6 attack, even if they are subsequently pardoned. This ensures that taxpayer money is not used to compensate those involved in the attack.
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Prevention of New Funds: Section 2(b) prohibits the establishment of any compensation fund specifically for these individuals, ensuring no new avenues are created to use public money for their compensation.
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Retention of Penalties: Under Section 3(a), the U.S. Treasury is prohibited from refunding court-ordered money such as fines or restitution paid by those convicted of involvement in the attack. This ensures that penalties paid by the individuals remain with the government rather than being returned to them.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Loss of Refunds: According to Section 3(a), individuals convicted for involvement in the January 6 attack, including those who may be subsequently pardoned, are prohibited from receiving refunds for court-ordered compensation, fines, or special assessments from the U.S. Treasury.
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Transfer of Funds: Under Section 3(b), any funds described in the section regarding unrefunded payments are transferred to the Architect of the Capitol rather than being returned to the individuals.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — By preventing the refund of fines, the bill keeps those funds available for other federal purposes rather than returning them to individuals. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The transfer of funds to the Architect of the Capitol supports the maintenance of the U.S. Capitol which is located in a major urban center.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill prevents the disbursement of federal funds for the compensation of individuals prosecuted for the January 6 attack.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this shorten or soften prison sentences? — The bill prevents individuals from receiving refunds on court-ordered fines or restitution even if they are subsequently pardoned.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates the transfer of unrefunded funds specifically to the Architect of the Capitol for transparent reallocation.
- 6/1/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/19/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/6/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 22 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Cory BookerDemocrat · New Jersey
Christopher CoonsDemocrat · Delaware
Catherine Cortez MastoDemocrat · Nevada
Richard DurbinDemocrat · Illinois
Kirsten GillibrandDemocrat · New York
Ruben GallegoDemocrat · Arizona
John HickenlooperDemocrat · Colorado
Mazie HironoDemocrat · Hawaii
Amy KlobucharDemocrat · Minnesota
Mark KellyDemocrat · Arizona
Andy KimDemocrat · New Jersey
Edward MarkeyDemocrat · Massachusetts
Patty MurrayDemocrat · Washington
Christopher MurphyDemocrat · Connecticut
Jeff MerkleyDemocrat · Oregon
Gary PetersDemocrat · Michigan
John ReedDemocrat · Rhode Island
Adam SchiffDemocrat · California
Jeanne ShaheenDemocrat · New Hampshire
Chris Van HollenDemocrat · Maryland
Ron WydenDemocrat · Oregon
Peter WelchDemocrat · Vermont
Sheldon WhitehouseDemocrat · Rhode Island
Elizabeth WarrenDemocrat · Massachusetts