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HR 3310 104th Congress House Government Operations and Politics Americans in foreign countries Annuities Civil Service pensions Congress Congressional ethics Congressional salaries and pensions Crime and Law Enforcement Federal employees Fugitives from justice Government ethics Labor and Employment Members of Congress Misconduct in office Pardons Survivors' benefits

To amend title 5, United States Code, to deny Federal retirement annuities to Members of Congress convicted of any felony, and for other purposes.

Introduced: April 24, 1996 See on congress.gov
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Became law
May 9, 1996
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4660)
Apr 24, 1996
Referred to the House Committee on House Oversight.
Apr 24, 1996
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends Federal law to deny annuity or retirement pay to a Member of Congress convicted of a State or Federal felony which was committed: (1) while the individual was a Member of Congress (including a Delegate to Congress); and (2) after the enactment of this Act. Makes this prohibition applicable with respect to such offenses after the date of the conviction.

Denies annuity benefits to an individual who willfully remains outside the United States or its territories and possessions for more than one year with knowledge of his or her indictment or charges, whichever the case may be.

Sets forth provisions regarding the refund, under specified conditions, of contributions and deposits made for annuity benefits by such individuals, including contributions into the Thrift Savings Plan.

Authorizes the restoration of such annuity if the individual is pardoned by the Governor in the case of a felony under State law.

What's happening now May 9, 1996

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4660)

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