What does Preamble of HR 7711 do?

This bill aims to prohibit the use of Federal funds to compensate individuals prosecuted for their involvement in the January 6, 2021, attack on the United States Capitol. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on February 25, 2026.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 7711 do?

This Act has a short title The short title is defined in the section

What does LIMITATIONS ON USES OF FEDERAL FUNDS. of HR 7711 do?

This section prohibits the use of federal funds to compensate individuals prosecuted for involvement in the January 6, 2021, attack on the United States Capitol. This prohibition includes individuals who were prosecuted and subsequently pardoned. The prohibition applies to funds appropriated under section 1304 of title 31, United States Code (the 'Judgment Fund'), and any victim compensation fund. The establishment of a compensation fund for individuals described in subsection (a) is also prohibited.

What does RESTITUTION AND FINES NOT TO BE REFUNDED. of HR 7711 do?

No funds will be disbursed from the US Treasury to refund court-ordered compensation This applies to individuals convicted for involvement in the January 6, 2021 US Capitol attack Refund prohibition includes restitution, fines, and special assessments Even pardoned individuals are subject to this rule Funds will be transferred to the Architect of the Capitol instead

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No Rewards for January 6 Rioters Act — HR. 7711

Last updated: 2/25/2026 · Introduced: 2/25/2026

Author: Deborah Ross (D-NC)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to compensate individuals prosecuted for their involvement in the January 6, 2021, attack on the United States Capitol.
The prohibition applies to individuals even if they are subsequently pardoned, and includes funds from victim compensation programs and the Judgment Fund.
Court-ordered restitution, fines, and special assessments related to the January 6th attack will not be refunded, and those funds will be transferred to the Architect of the Capitol.

119th Congressin committeeS. 3582(In Committee)Official page

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