What does Preamble of No Pensions for Congressional Predators Act do?

This bill proposes to amend Title 5 of the United States Code. It aims to disqualify Members of Congress convicted of certain felony offenses related to sexual abuse from receiving retirement benefits based on their service as a Member. The bill was introduced in the Senate by Mr. Hawley.

What does SHORT TITLE. of No Pensions for Congressional Predators Act do?

This bill is formally titled the 'No Pensions for Congressional Predators Act'.

What does FORFEITURE OF CSRS OR FERS ANNUITY BASED ON SERVICE AS A MEMBER of No Pensions for Congressional Predators Act do?

This section amends sections 8332(o)(2) and 8411(l)(2)(C) of Title 5, United States Code, concerning the forfeiture of annuities under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and the Federal Employees' Retirement System (FERS). The amendments specify that annuities may be forfeited based on convictions for certain sexual abuse offenses committed by current or former members of Congress, Delegates to the House of Representatives, or the Resident Commissioner from Puerto Rico. These offenses include those under chapters 109A, 110, and 117 of Title 18, as well as sections 1466A, 1590, and 1591 of Title 18, or similar offenses under state or tribal law. The forfeiture requirement does not apply to offenses prior to the date of enactment of the 'No Pensions for Congressional Predators Act.' The amendments apply to acts or omissions occurring after the date of enactment of this Act.

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No Pensions for Congressional Predators Act

Last updated: 4/17/2026 · Introduced: 4/17/2026

Author: Josh Hawley (R-MO)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill prohibits members of Congress, Delegates, and the Resident Commissioner from Puerto Rico convicted of specific sexual abuse offenses from receiving retirement benefits based on their congressional service.
The bill applies to offenses committed after its enactment, encompassing federal and state/tribal laws related to sexual abuse.
The legislation amends existing federal retirement systems (CSRS and FERS) to implement this forfeiture of annuity benefits.

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