A bipartisan effort to hold corrupt politicians accountable has taken a major step forward, as the No CORRUPTION Act passed the House of Representatives and now awaits President Biden’s signature to become law.
The bill, championed by Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV), closes a longstanding loophole allowing convicted Members of Congress to collect taxpayer-funded pensions while appealing felony convictions.
Under current law, lawmakers convicted of felonies related to public corruption can continue receiving their pensions until the appeals process is fully exhausted, which can take years.
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The No CORRUPTION Act (No Congressionally Obligated Recurring Revenue Used As Pensions to Incarcerated Officials Now) ensures that former members lose their taxpayer-funded pensions immediately after conviction, regardless of ongoing appeals.
“If you are a Member of Congress and convicted of a crime involving public corruption, you should lose all pension benefits provided to you by taxpayers and hardworking families—period,” said Scott. “Making Washington work for American families requires real reforms that end the current dysfunction. I’m proud to see our bipartisan, commonsense legislation pass the Senate and the House and head to the president’s desk to become law. We must never stop working to hold elected officials accountable and protect taxpayers’ hard-earned money.”
Senator Jacky Rosen highlighted the need to protect taxpayer dollars from being misused by corrupt officials.
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“For too long, corrupt Washington politicians have been exploiting a loophole in the system to continue to collect taxpayer-funded pensions even after they have been convicted of felonies,” Rosen said. “I’m proud to see that my bipartisan legislation with Senator Scott to protect taxpayers’ money by closing this loophole has passed the House of Representatives, and it’s on its way to be signed into law. I’ll keep working across party lines to find commonsense solutions to protect Nevadans’ hard-earned dollars.”
The bill, which passed the Senate last year, represents a rare bipartisan achievement aimed at restoring public trust in government and ensuring elected officials are held to the highest standards of integrity. Once signed into law, it will take effect immediately.
Key Provisions of the No CORRUPTION Act:
- Prevents Members of Congress convicted of felonies related to public corruption from receiving taxpayer-funded pensions immediately after conviction.
- Closes a loophole that allowed convicted lawmakers to delay pension loss through prolonged appeals.
- Ensures taxpayer dollars are safeguarded from being awarded to those who violate public trust.
The bill’s passage reflects growing bipartisan momentum to address government accountability and tackle corruption within Congress.
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