End Government Pensions for Sexual Abusers Act of 2026

Sponsor: Nicole Malliotakis (Republican-NY)May 19, 2026

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Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Ends federal retirement benefits for Members of Congress convicted of certain sexual offenses.

This bill would stop federal retirement payments for any current or former Member of Congress, or their families, who are convicted of specific sexual offenses. It would also allow money from these forfeited benefits to go to victims if a court orders it. These rules would apply to conduct that happens on or after the bill becomes law.

What Would Change

Currently, federal retirement benefits for Members of Congress, former Members, or their families are not automatically denied solely due to a conviction for specific sexual offenses. This bill would change that by denying these benefits if an individual is convicted of certain sexual offenses for conduct occurring on or after the bill becomes law. It would also allow these forfeited funds to be used to pay victims, if ordered by a court.

Key Provisions

Would stop federal retirement payments for Members or former Members of Congress, or their families, if they are convicted of specific sexual offenses.
Would allow money from these forfeited retirement benefits to be paid to victims if a court orders it.
Would allow benefits to be denied based on convictions in foreign courts, under certain conditions certified by the Attorney General.
Would stop benefits for Members or former Members charged with these offenses who knowingly stay outside the U.S. for over a year to avoid prosecution.
Would let individuals challenge foreign conviction certifications in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.
Would require the Attorney General to tell agencies when a Member or former Member is convicted of such an offense.

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End Government Pensions for Sexual Abusers Act of 2026

What Would Change

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