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To amend title 5, United States Code, to deny Federal retirement benefits to Members of Congress convicted of sexual offenses, and for other purposes.

5/20/2026, 8:08 AM

Summary of Bill HR 8898

The bill titled "To amend title 5, United States Code, to deny Federal retirement benefits to Members of Congress convicted of sexual offenses, and for other purposes" (H.R. 8898) was introduced in the 119th session of Congress on May 19, 2026. The bill aims to deny federal retirement benefits to Members of Congress who have been convicted of sexual offenses.

Current Status of Bill HR 8898

Bill HR 8898 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 19, 2026. Bill HR 8898 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 19, 2026.  Bill HR 8898's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of May 19, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8898

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8898

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8898

To amend title 5, United States Code, to deny Federal retirement benefits to Members of Congress convicted of sexual offenses, and for other purposes.
To amend title 5, United States Code, to deny Federal retirement benefits to Members of Congress convicted of sexual offenses, and for other purposes.

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