Congress·In Committee·S. 3582
No Rewards for January 6 Rioters Act
Congress moves to bar federal compensation or refunded fines for people prosecuted in January 6 attack
Part of: Congress Moves to Block Jan 6 Defendant Payouts and Fund Capitol Repairs
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Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
↔Companion bill: January 6: Ban on Federal Compensation for RiotersLegislative Progress
Senate
Key Points
- Would block any federal money from being used to pay or compensate people prosecuted for the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack, even if later pardoned.
- Would also ban creating any special compensation fund meant to pay people prosecuted for January 6-related involvement.
- Would prohibit the Treasury from refunding money paid after convictions tied to January 6, such as restitution, fines, or court fees, even if later pardoned.
- Any money that would have been refunded under this bill would instead be transferred to the Architect of the Capitol for Capitol-related use.
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
How this policy affects specific groups of people
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Milestones
2 milestones2 actions
Jan 6, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Jan 6, 2026
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
News
news_articleCenter Left
New legislation in House would ban taxpayer money from going to Jan. 6 rioters
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
No Rewards for January 6 Rioters Act
Bill NumberS 3582
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Cosponsors
(22)D: 22
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