What does Preamble of Congressional Pension Integrity Act of 2026 do?

This bill aims to amend chapter 83 of title 5, United States Code. The proposed amendment would prohibit the payment of annuity or retired pay to a Member of Congress convicted of a criminal offense committed during their congressional service. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 21, 2026.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Congressional Pension Integrity Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Congressional Pension Integrity Act of 2026.

What does PENSION ELIGIBILITY FOR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS. of Congressional Pension Integrity Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Title 5 of the United States Code, chapter 83, to establish rules regarding pension eligibility for Members of Congress. Annuity or retired pay may be prohibited for Members of Congress convicted of specific offenses, including rape, sexual assault, sexual abuse of a minor, and crimes of violence. The prohibition on pension payments applies after the date of conviction or termination of service as a Member of Congress, whichever occurs first. Certain offenses under Title 18, such as bribery, election violations, embezzlement, fraud, and obstruction of justice, also trigger the pension prohibition. The House of Congress can determine whether to prohibit pension payments if a Member engaged in sexual conduct with a subordinate employee. The section specifies that the rules take effect on the date the next succeeding Congress begins after enactment.

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Congressional Pension Integrity Act of 2026

Last updated: 4/21/2026 · Introduced: 4/21/2026

Author: Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA)

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This bill prohibits pension payments to Members of Congress convicted of crimes committed during their congressional service, including offenses like rape, sexual assault, and bribery.
If a Member of Congress is convicted of certain offenses, the pension prohibition takes effect upon conviction or termination of service, whichever comes first.
The House of Congress has the authority to determine whether to prohibit pension payments if a Member engaged in sexual misconduct with a subordinate employee.

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