H.R. 4546 · 109th Congress
Congressional Pension Accountability Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- John Shadegg
- Introduced
- 2005-12-14
- Latest action
- 2005-12-14 · Introduced in House
Summary
Congressional Pension Accountability Act - Prohibits a Member of Congress, or a survivor or beneficiary, from receiving an annuity or retired pay if such Member is: (1) convicted of bribery of public officials and witnesses, conspiracy either to commit any offense against the United States or to defraud the United States, perjury, or subornation of perjury; or (2) indicted or has outstanding charges under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
Defines "Member of Congress" as the Vice President, a member of the Senate or the House of Representatives, a Delegate to the House of Representatives, and the Resident Commissioner from Puerto Rico.