Sex crimes could cost lawmakers taxpayer-funded pensions under Hawley’s new proposal

Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) proposes the 'No Pensions for Congressional Predators Act' to deny taxpayer-funded pensions to lawmakers convicted of sex crimes, addressing a loophole in current federal law. The bill follows recent resignations of Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) and Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) amid sexual misconduct allegations, as lawmakers convicted of other felonies already forfeit pensions but not for sexual abuse.