End Government Pensions for Sexual Abusers Act of 2026

This legislation seeks to amend federal law to prohibit current and former Members of Congress from receiving federal retirement benefits if they are convicted of specific sexual offenses. The denial of annuity or retired pay also extends to their survivors or beneficiaries. This provision applies to offenses committed on or after the bill's enactment date, encompassing a range of serious sexual crimes defined in Title 18 of the U.S. Code . The bill further stipulates that benefits can be denied for convictions in foreign countries , provided the Attorney General certifies that the conviction meets U.S. due process standards and the conduct would constitute a covered offense domestically. It also addresses situations where a Member of Congress is indicted for a sexual offense and willfully remains outside the United States for more than one year, leading to a temporary suspension of benefits. A crucial aspect of this bill is the provision allowing forfeited retirement funds to be paid directly to victims of the offense, up to the forfeited amount, if mandated by a court order for restitution or similar compensation.