Hawley Introduces Bill to Strip Pensions From Members of Congress Convicted of Sex Crimes
WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced the No Pensions for Congressional Predators Act to prohibit members of Congress convicted of felony sex crimes from receiving their federal pensions. Currently, members forfeit their pensions if convicted of certain felonies, but no such provision exists for sex crimes. “Right now, a member of Congress can be convicted of sexual abuse and still receive a taxpayer-funded pension. That is unacceptable,” said Senator Hawley. “I’m introducing legislation to end this loophole and ensure that lawmakers are never compensated with taxpayer dollars after such a breach of trust. The only thing the government should be paying for is a jail cell for these people.” The No Pensions for Congressional Predators Act would: Prohibit members of Congress convicted of felony sex crimes from receiving their federal pensions. Provide additional accountability in federal law for members of Congress who commit sex crimes. Read full bill text here .
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For information about Senator Hawley’s new RECA law to compensate Missourians,click here. Thursday, April 16, 2026 WASHINGTON— Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.)introducedtheNo Pensions for Congressional Predators Actto prohibit members of Congress convicted of felony sex crimes from receiving their federal pensions. Currently, members forfeit their pensions if convicted of certain felonies, but no such provision exists for sex crimes. “Right now, a member of Congress can be convicted of sexual abuse and still receive a taxpayer-funded pension. That is unacceptable,”said Senator Hawley.“I’m introducing legislation to end this loophole and ensure that lawmakers are never compensated with taxpayer dollars after such a breach of trust. The only thing the government should be paying for is a jail cell for these people.” TheNo Pensions for Congressional Predators Actwould: Read full bill texthere. "*" indicates required fields 381 Russell Senate Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20510Office: 202-224-6154Fax: 202-228-0526 1123 Wilkes Blvd, Suite 220Columbia, MO 65201Office: 573-554-1919Fax: 573-256-1805 400 E. 9th Street, Suite 9350Kansas City, MO 64106Office: 816-960-4694Fax:816-472-6812 3236 E. Ridgeview StreetSpringfield, MO 65804Office: 417-869-4433 530 Maryville Centre DriveSuite 460St. Louis, MO 63141Office: 314-354-7060Fax: 1 314-436-8534 555 Independence Street, #1600Cape Girardeau, MO 63703Office: 573-334-5995Fax: 573-334-5947
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