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House Democrats Push Bill to Block Funds for January 6 Rioters

2/26/2026

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House Democrats, led by Rep. Deborah Ross, introduced legislation to bar taxpayer funds for January 6 riot participants.
The measure follows lawsuits by pardoned defendants seeking settlements.
Ross says pardons retraumatize victims and absolve rioters from restitution.
During a hearing, Capitol Police officer Winston Pingeon testified that injured officers have not received compensation.
The bill would block refunds for payments by convicted rioters and has support from key House Democrats.

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House Democrats, led by Rep. Deborah Ross, introduced legislation to bar taxpayer funds for January 6 riot participants.
The measure follows lawsuits by pardoned defendants seeking settlements.
Ross says pardons retraumatize victims and absolve rioters from restitution.
During a hearing, Capitol Police officer Winston Pingeon testified that injured officers have not received compensation.
The bill would block refunds for payments by convicted rioters and has support from key House Democrats.