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Bills · S 3582
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 3582Crime and Law Enforcement
No Rewards for January 6 Rioters Act
INTRO JAN 6· LAST ACTION JAN 6
READING
2MIN
COSPONSORS
25
READER REACTIONS0 TOTAL
NO VOTES YET · BE THE FIRST
Introduced only
LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed Senate
Passed House
Conference
To President
Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
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The Americans most directly affected by this bill would be individuals who were prosecuted or convicted for their involvement in the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. These individuals would be legally barred from receiving any federal compensation related to their involvement in the event, and they would not have any court-ordered fines, restitution, or special assessments refunded to them, even if they were to receive a presidential pardon.
Secondly, the Architect of the Capitol would be affected by potentially receiving funds that, under other circumstances, might have been refunded to convicted individuals. This bill also impacts federal agencies responsible for managing funds, such as the Treasury Department and those overseeing the Judgment Fund or victim compensation funds, by explicitly restricting how those funds can be disbursed in relation to January 6th cases.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Prohibits the use of any federal funds to compensate individuals prosecuted for involvement in the January 6th Capitol attack.
This ensures that taxpayer money cannot be used to financially benefit individuals involved in the attack, even if they are later pardoned.
PROVISION 02
Forbids the establishment of any new government fund specifically for compensating individuals involved in the January 6th attack.
This closes a potential loophole by preventing the creation of dedicated financial mechanisms for such compensation.
PROVISION 03
Prevents the refunding of court-ordered payments (like fines or restitution) made by individuals convicted for their role in the January 6th attack.
This ensures that financial penalties imposed by the courts for these actions remain permanent and are not returned, even if a pardon is issued.
PROVISION 04
Directs that any funds that would have been refunded to convicted individuals will instead be transferred to the Architect of the Capitol.
This designates an alternative use for these funds, directing them to the agency responsible for maintaining the Capitol Building.
The Americans most directly affected by this bill would be individuals who were prosecuted or convicted for their involvement in the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. These individuals would be legally barred from receiving any federal compensation related to their involvement in the event, and they would not have any court-ordered fines, restitution, or special assessments refunded to them, even if they were to receive a presidential pardon.
Secondly, the Architect of the Capitol would be affected by potentially receiving funds that, under other circumstances, might have been refunded to convicted individuals. This bill also impacts federal agencies responsible for managing funds, such as the Treasury Department and those overseeing the Judgment Fund or victim compensation funds, by explicitly restricting how those funds can be disbursed in relation to January 6th cases.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Prohibits the use of any federal funds to compensate individuals prosecuted for involvement in the January 6th Capitol attack.
This ensures that taxpayer money cannot be used to financially benefit individuals involved in the attack, even if they are later pardoned.
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Forbids the establishment of any new government fund specifically for compensating individuals involved in the January 6th attack.
This closes a potential loophole by preventing the creation of dedicated financial mechanisms for such compensation.
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Prevents the refunding of court-ordered payments (like fines or restitution) made by individuals convicted for their role in the January 6th attack.
This ensures that financial penalties imposed by the courts for these actions remain permanent and are not returned, even if a pardon is issued.
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Directs that any funds that would have been refunded to convicted individuals will instead be transferred to the Architect of the Capitol.
This designates an alternative use for these funds, directing them to the agency responsible for maintaining the Capitol Building.
GLOSSARY
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Federal funds
Money collected and spent by the U.S. government, typically from taxes.
Judgment Fund
A permanent, indefinite appropriation used by the U.S. Treasury to pay judgments and compromise settlements against the United States, usually from legal claims.
Architect of the Capitol
The agency responsible for the operations, maintenance, and preservation of the U.S. Capitol Building, Capitol grounds, and other congressional buildings.
Prosecuted
When legal action is taken against someone in court for a crime.
Convicted
When a person is found guilty of a crime by a court or through a plea agreement.
Pardoned
An official act by an executive (like a president or governor) that forgives a person for a crime, often removing some or all of the legal consequences of the conviction.
Restitution
Court-ordered payment made by a criminal to the victim to compensate for losses or damages caused by the crime.
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTS
JAN 6
Introduced in Senate
INTROREFERRAL
JAN 6
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
