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H.R.8898

End Government Pensions for Sexual Abusers Act of 2026

Introduced·5/19/26

End Government Pensions for Sexual Abusers Act of 2026 denies federal retirement benefits to Members of Congress convicted of sexual offenses.

The End Government Pensions for Sexual Abusers Act of 2026 amends federal law to deny federal retirement benefits to Members of Congress and their survivors or beneficiaries if convicted of sexual offenses. The bill specifies that benefits are not payable if the individual is convicted of offenses within the United States or foreign countries, provided the conviction meets certain criteria. The Attorney General must certify these convictions, and the court can review and restore benefits if necessary.

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History

May 19

House

Introduced in House

May 19

House

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.