Josh Hawley
04/16/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/16/2026 15:53
Hawley Introduces Bill to Strip Pensions From Members of Congress Convicted of Sex Crimes
Hawley Introduces Bill to Strip Pensions From Members of Congress Convicted of Sex Crimes
Thursday, April 16, 2026
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced the No Pensions for Congressional Predators Act to prohibit members of Congress convicted of felony sex crimes from receiving their federal pensions. Currently, members forfeit their pensions if convicted of certain felonies, but no such provision exists for sex crimes.
"Right now, a member of Congress can be convicted of sexual abuse and still receive a taxpayer-funded pension. That is unacceptable," said Senator Hawley. "I'm introducing legislation to end this loophole and ensure that lawmakers are never compensated with taxpayer dollars after such a breach of trust. The only thing the government should be paying for is a jail cell for these people."
The No Pensions for Congressional Predators Act would:
- Prohibit members of Congress convicted of felony sex crimes from receiving their federal pensions.
- Provide additional accountability in federal law for members of Congress who commit sex crimes.
Read full bill text here.
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