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No Pensions for Lying Bureaucrats Act
12/15/2023, 3:55 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1442
Bill 118 hr 1442, 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 individuals working in various government agencies, including but not limited to the Department of Justice, Department of Defense, and Department of Homeland Security.
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 may argue that it could discourage individuals from entering public service. Overall, the No Pensions for Lying Bureaucrats Act seeks to address issues of accountability and transparency within the federal government by imposing consequences for dishonest behavior among government officials.
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 individuals working in various government agencies, including but not limited to the Department of Justice, Department of Defense, and Department of Homeland Security.
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 may argue that it could discourage individuals from entering public service. Overall, the No Pensions for Lying Bureaucrats Act seeks to address issues of accountability and transparency within the federal government by imposing consequences for dishonest behavior among government officials.
Congressional Summary of HR 1442
No Pensions for Lying Bureaucrats Act
This bill bars federal employees who are convicted of making false statements while testifying before a congressional committee from receiving certain federal retirement benefits.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1442
Bill HR 1442 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 8, 2023. Bill HR 1442 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 8, 2023. Bill HR 1442's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. as of March 8, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1442
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1442
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1442
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 before Congress, and for other purposes.
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