What does Preamble of Preventing Payouts for Insurrectionists Act do?

This bill aims to amend title 28, United States Code. The stated purpose of the bill is to prevent payouts to individuals considered insurrectionists.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Preventing Payouts for Insurrectionists Act do?

This Act is formally titled the Preventing Payouts for Insurrectionists Act.

What does PREVENTING PAYOUTS FOR INSURRECTIONISTS. of Preventing Payouts for Insurrectionists Act do?

This section amends Title 28 of the United States Code to prevent individuals convicted of felonies or misdemeanors related to the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack or actions impacting the 2016 or 2020 presidential elections from receiving monetary payments from the United States based on claims. The amendment applies to claims pending on or brought after January 20, 2025. Individuals subject to this provision who receive funds between January 20, 2025, and the enactment of this Act must return those funds to the Treasury. State attorneys general can bring civil actions against these individuals to recover the funds and impose a 25% penalty to cover state law enforcement costs. The definition of covered offenses includes actions related to disrupting the certification of the 2020 election results, seditious conspiracy, and actions impacting the administration of the 2016 election.

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Preventing Payouts for Insurrectionists Act

Last updated: 6/9/2026 · Introduced: 6/9/2026

Author: Adam Schiff (D-CA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill prohibits individuals convicted of felonies or misdemeanors related to the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack or actions impacting the 2016 or 2020 presidential elections from receiving monetary payments from the U.S. government based on claims.
Claims brought after January 20, 2025, are subject to this prohibition, and individuals who received funds between January 20, 2025, and the bill's enactment must return them.
State attorneys general can pursue civil actions to recover improperly distributed funds and impose a 25% penalty to cover state law enforcement costs.

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