Congress Moves to Block Jan 6 Defendant Payouts and Fund Capitol Repairs
January 6 – February 25, 2026
The Bottom Line
S. 3582 and H.R. 7711 would stop people prosecuted for the January 6 Capitol attack from receiving federal money or fine refunds, even if they are later pardoned. This legislation prevents taxpayer funds from being used to pay defendants who sue the government after being cleared. House Democrats introduced the bills to block payouts following lawsuits from pardoned individuals.
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S. 3582 and H.R. 7711 are companion bills, meaning they are identical versions of the same legislation introduced in the Senate and the House. This allows both chambers of Congress to work on the proposal at the same time.
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