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Hawley Proposes Bill to Deny Pensions for Abusive Lawmakers

4/17/2026

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Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced the No Pensions for Congressional Predators Act to bar lawmakers convicted of sexual abuse from pensions.
The bill closes a federal-law gap and follows resignations from former U.S. Representatives Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales amid misconduct allegations.
Swalwell faces accusations from five women.
Gonzales has been linked to misconduct.
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna has called for investigations into Senate misconduct.

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Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced the No Pensions for Congressional Predators Act to bar lawmakers convicted of sexual abuse from pensions.
The bill closes a federal-law gap and follows resignations from former U.S. Representatives Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales amid misconduct allegations.
Swalwell faces accusations from five women.
Gonzales has been linked to misconduct.
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna has called for investigations into Senate misconduct.