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Congressional Pension Accountability Act

USA119th CongressHR-10283| House 
| Updated: 9/3/2026
Zachary Nunn

Zachary Nunn

Republican Representative

Iowa

Cosponsors (3)
Chris Pappas (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)Angie Craig (Democratic)

Committee on House Administration, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, known as the "Congressional Pension Accountability Act," aims to prevent Members of Congress from receiving federal retirement annuities if they are expelled or resign due to serious misconduct. It specifies that all prior congressional service becomes noncreditable for calculating annuities under both the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) in such circumstances. This forfeiture applies if a Member is expelled, or if they resign after an investigative subcommittee of the House or Senate Ethics Committee adopts a Statement of Alleged Violation indicating substantial reason to believe misconduct occurred. The bill seeks to enhance accountability for Members by directly impacting their post-service financial benefits. Individuals whose service becomes noncreditable would receive a refund of their personal contributions to the retirement system. However, for those under FERS, all government contributions to their Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) and associated earnings would be forfeited. The legislation clarifies that any annuity payments properly received before the date of expulsion or the ethics committee's finding would not need to be repaid. Furthermore, a presidential pardon or commutation of a criminal sentence would not restore the forfeited annuity, and these provisions apply to acts or conduct committed after the bill's enactment date.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6579
Congressional Pension Accountability Act
Sep 3, 2026
Introduced in House
Sep 3, 2026
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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6579
    Congressional Pension Accountability Act


  • September 3, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • September 3, 2026
    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.

Congressional Pension Accountability Act

USA119th CongressHR-10283| House 
| Updated: 9/3/2026
This bill, known as the "Congressional Pension Accountability Act," aims to prevent Members of Congress from receiving federal retirement annuities if they are expelled or resign due to serious misconduct. It specifies that all prior congressional service becomes noncreditable for calculating annuities under both the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) in such circumstances. This forfeiture applies if a Member is expelled, or if they resign after an investigative subcommittee of the House or Senate Ethics Committee adopts a Statement of Alleged Violation indicating substantial reason to believe misconduct occurred. The bill seeks to enhance accountability for Members by directly impacting their post-service financial benefits. Individuals whose service becomes noncreditable would receive a refund of their personal contributions to the retirement system. However, for those under FERS, all government contributions to their Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) and associated earnings would be forfeited. The legislation clarifies that any annuity payments properly received before the date of expulsion or the ethics committee's finding would not need to be repaid. Furthermore, a presidential pardon or commutation of a criminal sentence would not restore the forfeited annuity, and these provisions apply to acts or conduct committed after the bill's enactment date.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6579
Congressional Pension Accountability Act
Sep 3, 2026
Introduced in House
Sep 3, 2026
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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6579
    Congressional Pension Accountability Act


  • September 3, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • September 3, 2026
    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.
Zachary Nunn

Zachary Nunn

Republican Representative

Iowa

Cosponsors (3)
Chris Pappas (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)Angie Craig (Democratic)

Committee on House Administration, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted