Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, this measure will halt annuity payments for Members of Congress sentenced for public corruption charges. This includes charges of bribery of public officials and witnesses, acting as an agent of a foreign principal, or engaging in conspiracy to commit an offense to defraud the United States. Under current law, a Member of Congress who is convicted on public corruption charges is prohibited from receiving their congressional pension. That said, Members may continue receiving pension payments while appealing their conviction. The No CORRUPTION Act addresses this gap and will withhold pension payments immediately upon conviction. If the conviction is overturned on appeal, the pension will be restored. The Member will be able to receive any benefits withheld. This is a commonsense measure for the House to consider and pass. Let's be clear: A Member of Congress convicted of public corruption charges should not be paid at taxpayer expense. The bipartisan measure was introduced by Senators Rick Scott and Jacky Rosen and passed the Senate this summer. I am pleased to bring the measure forward to ensure accountability for Members of Congress. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to vote in favor of S. 932, and I reserve the balance of my time.”