Josh Hawley (R-MO)
No Pensions for Congressional Predators Act
A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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, known as the "No Pensions for Congressional Predators Act," seeks to amend title 5 of the United States Code. It targets Members of Congress, Delegates to the House of Representatives, and the Resident Commissioner from Puerto Rico. If these individuals are convicted of certain felony offenses involving sexual abuse, they would lose eligibility for retirement benefits based on their service as a Member. The specific offenses include those related to sexual abuse, sexual exploitation of children, obscene visual representations of child abuse, and trafficking. These changes would apply to offenses committed after the bill is enacted.
Yes
- Scored +2
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill reduces federal spending by preventing the payment of retirement annuities to Members of Congress convicted of specific sexual abuse and trafficking felonies.
- Scored +2
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill increases government accountability by establishing penalties for members of Congress who commit certain crimes.
- Scored +1
Would high-income households be better off under this?
The bill may indirectly benefit high-income households by reducing federal spending through the forfeiture of congressional pensions.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Loss of benefits for specific felony offenses: Under Section 2, any Member of Congress, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner convicted of offenses such as sexual abuse, child exploitation, or trafficking would no longer be eligible for retirement benefits based on their service. This ensures that officials who commit these specific crimes do not receive taxpayer-funded pensions from their time in office. (Section 2(a) and Section 2(b))
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Forfeiture of retirement funds: Members of Congress, Delegates, or the Resident Commissioner from Puerto Rico who are convicted of the listed felony offenses committed after the date of enactment would lose their retirement benefits. This serves as a financial penalty for the individuals involved. (Section 2(a), Section 2(b), and Section 2(c))
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.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill reduces federal spending by preventing the payment of retirement annuities to Members of Congress convicted of specific sexual abuse and trafficking felonies.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill increases government accountability by establishing penalties for members of Congress who commit certain crimes.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would high-income households be better off under this? — The bill may indirectly benefit high-income households by reducing federal spending through the forfeiture of congressional pensions.
- 7/29/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/17/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Introduced in Senate
Andy KimDemocrat · New Jersey