What does Preamble of End Government Pensions for Sexual Abusers Act of 2026 do?

This bill proposes to amend title 5, United States Code. The stated purpose is to deny federal retirement benefits to Members of Congress convicted of sexual offenses. The bill was introduced by Ms. Malliotakis, along with Mrs. Dingell.

What does SHORT TITLE. of End Government Pensions for Sexual Abusers Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the End Government Pensions for Sexual Abusers Act of 2026

What does DENIAL OF RETIREMENT BENEFITS FOR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS. of End Government Pensions for Sexual Abusers Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Title 5 of the United States Code to deny retirement benefits to Members of Congress, former Members of Congress, or their survivors/beneficiaries who are convicted of certain offenses. The denial of benefits applies to convictions for offenses listed in Title 18, including offenses like wire fraud, money laundering, and sexual abuse, committed on or after the date of enactment of the End Government Pensions for Sexual Abusers Act of 2026. If an individual entitled to annuity or retired pay is convicted of a qualifying offense, the Attorney General must notify the agency administering the benefits. The section also addresses convictions obtained in foreign countries, allowing for certification and review by the United States Court of Federal Claims. It further prohibits payment of annuity or retired pay if a Member of Congress or former Member is under indictment for a qualifying offense and willfully remains outside the United States for over a year. If an individual's annuity or retired pay is subject to forfeiture, the agency administering the benefits must pay amounts to victims of the offense, to the extent provided for in court orders. Finally, it modifies the nonaccrual of interest on refunds under section 8316, specifically addressing cases where an individual is convicted of an offense described in section 8312a(a).

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End Government Pensions for Sexual Abusers Act of 2026

Last updated: 5/19/2026 · Introduced: 5/19/2026

Author: Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill prohibits federal retirement benefits for current or former Members of Congress and their beneficiaries convicted of specific offenses under Title 18, including sexual abuse, committed on or after the bill's enactment.
If a Member of Congress is indicted for a qualifying offense and flees the United States for over a year, their annuity or retired pay will be forfeited.
Any forfeited annuity or retired pay will be directed to victims of the offense, as determined by court orders.

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