Congressional Pension Integrity Act of 2026

Pension loss for convicted lawmakers

If enacted, this bill would bar payment of a congressional annuity or retired pay to a Member of Congress, or that Member's survivor or beneficiary, after certain convictions. Covered crimes would include rape, sexual assault, sexual abuse of a minor, causing others to engage in sex acts for value, crimes of violence (18 U.S.C. 16), many federal bribery, election, theft, fraud, and obstruction offenses, and violations of the Federal Election Campaign Act. It would also bar payment after a House determination that a Member engaged in sexual conduct with a supervised House officer or employee. The ban would apply for the period after the earlier of the conviction date or the date the Member's status ends, and it would take effect on the day the next Congress begins after enactment, applying only to convictions, determinations, and terminations after that date.