Bill would bar sex criminals from getting federal pensions in wake of Eric Swalwell scandal
Sens. Joni Ernst and Kirsten Gillibrand introduced bipartisan legislation to prevent convicted sex offenders from receiving federal pensions, following the resignation of Rep. Eric Swalwell amid sexual assault allegations. The bill, called the 'No Taxpayer-Funded Pensions for Sex Criminals Act,' aims to stop taxpayer-funded retirement benefits for individuals convicted of sex crimes. Swalwell, who denies criminal wrongdoing but admitted to poor judgment, remains eligible for a congressional pension despite the ongoing investigations into the allegations against him.
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Politics exclusive Bill would bar sex criminals from getting federal pensions in wake of Eric Swalwell scandal By Ryan King Published May 1, 2026, 6:52 a.m. ET WASHINGTON — A bipartisan pair of female senators are rolling out new legislation to bar convicted sex criminals from getting taxpayer-funded annuities and retirement pay. Sens. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) have teamed up on the “No Taxpayer-Funded Pensions for Sex Criminals Act” in the aftermath of rape and sexual misconduct accusations that forced Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) to resign last month. “There should be absolutely no room for the tolerance of egregious sex crimes,” Ernst, herself a sexual assault survivor, said in a statement.
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