S.3581

No Settlements for January 6 Law Enforcement Assaulters Act

Introduced·1/6/26

Prohibits federal funds from being used for legal settlements for individuals convicted of assaulting law enforcement officers during the Capitol.

The No Settlements for January 6 Law Enforcement Assaulters Act prohibits the use of federal funds, including the Judgment Fund, for legal settlements to individuals convicted of assaulting law enforcement officers during the Capitol breach on January 6, 2021. This applies to any claims based on harm suffered during the events of that day. The act defines a "covered individual" as someone convicted of an offense involving assault on a law enforcement officer in connection with the Capitol breach.

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History

Jan 6

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.