No Pensions for Congressional Predators Act
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- 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.
- Sex crimes could cost lawmakers taxpayer-funded pensions under Hawley’s new proposal
Sen. Josh Hawley introduced the 'No Pensions for Congressional Predators Act' to strip lawmakers convicted of sex crimes of taxpayer-funded pensions, addressing a loophole where sexual abuse convictions do not trigger pension forfeiture. The proposal follows recent resignations of Rep. Eric Swalwell and Rep. Tony Gonzales amid sexual misconduct allegations, both of whom could still receive pensions despite facing no charges.