Congressional Pension Integrity Act of 2026

Block pensions for convicted lawmakers

If enacted, this would stop annuity or retired pay based on congressional service for people convicted of certain crimes they committed while a Member of Congress. Survivors and beneficiaries who would receive payments based on that service would also be barred from payments. The listed crimes include rape, sexual assault, sexual abuse of a minor, certain sex‑trafficking ventures, crimes of violence (18 U.S.C. §16), bribery, embezzlement, fraud, obstruction, certain election offenses, and violations of the Federal Election Campaign Act. The House of Representatives can also bar pay if it determines a Member had sexual conduct with an officer or employee under that Member’s supervision. This would take effect on the date the next Congress begins after enactment and would apply to convictions, House determinations, and terminations that happen after that effective date. The ban on payments would begin after the earlier of the conviction or the date the individual’s Member status is terminated, and similarly after the earlier of a House determination or termination when that rule applies.