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No Taxpayer-Funded Pensions for Sex Criminals Act

April 30, 2026

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Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.Apr 30, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The bill would permanently disqualify federal employees convicted of certain sex offenses from receiving taxpayer-funded retirement benefits, impacting the financial eligibility of those individuals for federal annuities.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Federal employees

Federal employees convicted of the specified sex crimes on or after the enactment date would lose eligibility for federal retirement annuities.

Taxpayers

Taxpayers would no longer fund pension payments for federal employees convicted of the specified crimes.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill proposes to stop federal employees from receiving government pensions or retirement pay if they are convicted of specific sex-related crimes. It applies to convictions occurring on or after the date the bill becomes law.

Key Facts

  • The bill amends Title 5 of the U.S. Code to prohibit federal pension and annuity payments to individuals convicted of specific sex crimes.
  • The prohibition applies to convictions occurring on or after the date of the bill's enactment.
  • The bill covers a wide range of federal sex-related offenses, including those involving sexual abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking (Title 18 sections 2241-2252C and 2421-2425).
  • The bill includes state-level convictions for conduct that would constitute a federal sex offense if committed within U.S. maritime or territorial jurisdiction.
  • The definition of 'State' includes all 50 states, D.C., Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, Micronesia, Marshall Islands, Palau, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
  • The bill includes technical amendments to Title 5 and Title 37 of the U.S. Code to ensure the forfeiture provisions are integrated into existing federal retirement and pay statutes.

Why It Matters

The bill would permanently disqualify federal employees convicted of certain sex offenses from receiving taxpayer-funded retirement benefits, impacting the financial eligibility of those individuals for federal annuities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill apply to people already convicted of these crimes?
No, the bill explicitly states that the amendments apply to offenses occurring on or after the date of the bill's enactment.
Which specific crimes are included?
The bill lists specific sections of Title 18 of the U.S. Code, including various forms of sexual abuse, sexual exploitation of children, and human trafficking.

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Expansion of Forfeiture Scope

The bill significantly expands the list of disqualifying offenses for federal pensions by including a broad range of Title 18 sex crimes and equivalent state-level offenses.

Connected Entities

personKirsten GillibrandSenator who co-sponsored the billMap →
personLindsey GrahamSenator who co-sponsored the billMap →
organizationCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental AffairsSenate committee to which the bill was referredMap →
personRick ScottSenator who co-sponsored the billMap →
personMike CrapoSenator who co-sponsored the billMap →
personJoni ErnstSenator who introduced the billMap →

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  • Controversy40
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  • Entertainment20
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