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No Pensions for Lying Bureaucrats Act

12/29/2022, 10:03 PM

Summary of Bill HR 7200

Bill 117 HR 7200, also known as the No Pensions for Lying Bureaucrats Act, is a proposed piece of legislation in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to prevent government officials who have been found guilty of lying or providing false information from receiving their pensions.

Under this bill, any federal employee who is convicted of making false statements or providing misleading information in the course of their official duties would be ineligible to receive their pension benefits. This would apply to a wide range of government officials, including members of Congress, agency heads, and other high-ranking bureaucrats.

The bill aims to hold government officials accountable for their actions and ensure that taxpayer dollars are not used to support individuals who have been dishonest in their roles. Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to maintain integrity and trust in the government, while opponents raise concerns about potential legal challenges and the impact on individuals' retirement security. Overall, the No Pensions for Lying Bureaucrats Act is a controversial piece of legislation that seeks to address issues of accountability and transparency in the federal government. It remains to be seen whether the bill will gain enough support to pass in Congress and become law.

Congressional Summary of HR 7200

No Pensions for Lying Bureaucrats Act

This bill bars federal employees convicted of making false statements while employed by the federal government from receiving certain federal retirement benefits.

Current Status of Bill HR 7200

Bill HR 7200 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 24, 2022. Bill HR 7200 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on March 24, 2022.  Bill HR 7200's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. as of March 24, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7200

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7200

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7200

No Pensions for Lying Bureaucrats Act
No Pensions for Lying Bureaucrats Act
To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for the forfeiture of certain Federal retirement benefits for Federal employees convicted of making false statements, and for other purposes.

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