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Bills · HR 7711
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7711Crime and Law Enforcement
No Rewards for January 6 Rioters Act
INTRO FEB 25· LAST ACTION FEB 25
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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Voters should care about this bill because it addresses how taxpayer money is spent regarding legal consequences for significant national events. If this bill becomes law, it solidifies a policy that individuals involved in the January 6th Capitol attack will not receive federal financial compensation for their involvement, nor will they get back money they paid as court-ordered penalties.
If the bill does not become law, there could theoretically be future scenarios where federal funds (like the Judgment Fund or a new compensation fund) could be used to compensate individuals prosecuted for January 6th, or where previously paid fines and restitution could be refunded. This bill aims to prevent such outcomes, ensuring that financial penalties for those actions remain in effect and are not offset by federal payments.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Prohibits the use of any federal funds, including the Judgment Fund or victim compensation funds, to compensate individuals prosecuted for involvement in the January 6th Capitol attack.
Ensures that taxpayer money is not used to financially benefit those involved in the attack, even if they were later pardoned.
PROVISION 02
Forbids the establishment of any new compensation fund specifically created to pay individuals prosecuted for involvement in the January 6th Capitol attack.
Prevents any workaround for providing federal compensation to these individuals through a newly created fund.
PROVISION 03
Prevents the U.S. Treasury from refunding any court-ordered payments, such as restitution or fines, made by individuals convicted for involvement in the January 6th Capitol attack, even if they were pardoned.
Guarantees that financial penalties imposed by courts for these actions remain permanent and are not returned to the convicted individuals.
PROVISION 04
Directs any funds that would have been refunded (but are prohibited from being refunded by this bill) to the Architect of the Capitol.
Ensures that the funds remain with the government and are specifically allocated for the maintenance and operation of the Capitol complex.
Voters should care about this bill because it addresses how taxpayer money is spent regarding legal consequences for significant national events. If this bill becomes law, it solidifies a policy that individuals involved in the January 6th Capitol attack will not receive federal financial compensation for their involvement, nor will they get back money they paid as court-ordered penalties.
If the bill does not become law, there could theoretically be future scenarios where federal funds (like the Judgment Fund or a new compensation fund) could be used to compensate individuals prosecuted for January 6th, or where previously paid fines and restitution could be refunded. This bill aims to prevent such outcomes, ensuring that financial penalties for those actions remain in effect and are not offset by federal payments.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Prohibits the use of any federal funds, including the Judgment Fund or victim compensation funds, to compensate individuals prosecuted for involvement in the January 6th Capitol attack.
Ensures that taxpayer money is not used to financially benefit those involved in the attack, even if they were later pardoned.
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Forbids the establishment of any new compensation fund specifically created to pay individuals prosecuted for involvement in the January 6th Capitol attack.
Prevents any workaround for providing federal compensation to these individuals through a newly created fund.
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Prevents the U.S. Treasury from refunding any court-ordered payments, such as restitution or fines, made by individuals convicted for involvement in the January 6th Capitol attack, even if they were pardoned.
Guarantees that financial penalties imposed by courts for these actions remain permanent and are not returned to the convicted individuals.
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Directs any funds that would have been refunded (but are prohibited from being refunded by this bill) to the Architect of the Capitol.
Ensures that the funds remain with the government and are specifically allocated for the maintenance and operation of the Capitol complex.
GLOSSARY
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Federal funds
Money collected by the U.S. government through taxes and other means, used to pay for government operations, programs, and services.
Compensate
To pay someone for a loss, injury, or service, typically to make up for something that happened.
Prosecuted
To be formally charged with a crime by the government and brought to court for legal proceedings.
Pardoned
When the president or a governor officially forgives someone for a crime, which can often restore certain rights or remove penalties.
Judgment Fund
A permanent, indefinite appropriation used by the U.S. Treasury to pay court judgments and settlement awards against the United States, when no other appropriation is available.
Restitution
Payment made by a convicted criminal to compensate victims for their financial losses or damages caused by the crime.
Fines
Money required to be paid as a penalty for an offense or crime.
