Senate Bill Aims to Prevent Federal Employees Convicted of Sex Crimes from Receiving Pensions

Monday, 13 May 2024, 16:09

Senators Joni Ernst and Kirsten Gillibrand push for a new bill that would require federal employees convicted of sex crimes, including sexual abuse and exploitation of a child, to lose their taxpayer-funded pensions. The proposed No Taxpayer-Funded Pensions for Sex Criminals Act is seen as a move to ensure accountability and workplace safety in the wake of recent scandals. This bipartisan effort aims to strengthen the integrity of public service and protect women in federal workplaces.

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Senate Bill Seeks to Prevent Pension Collection

Sen. Joni Ernst and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand are introducing a bill that would prohibit federal employees convicted of sex crimes from collecting pensions funded by taxpayers.

Adding Crimes to the List

The bill expands the list of pension-revoking convictions to include sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of a child.

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Gillibrand criticizes the current system allowing convicted sex criminals to access taxpayer-funded pensions
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