No Rewards for January 6 Rioters Act

# No Rewards for January 6 Rioters Act (HR 7711) - Summary **What the Bill Does:** This bill would prohibit individuals convicted of crimes related to the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot from receiving certain federal benefits and compensation. Specifically, it would bar those convicted from receiving federal employee benefits, federal pensions, pardons or commutations related to their January 6 offenses, and other forms of federal support tied to their participation in the riot. **Who It Affects:** The bill would apply to people convicted of federal crimes connected to the January 6 Capitol riot. This could include individuals convicted of trespassing, assault, seditious conspiracy, or other offenses committed during the event.

The bill appears designed to prevent convicted rioters from benefiting from federal programs or receiving presidential clemency for their Capitol-related crimes. **Current Status:** HR 7711 is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was introduced by Representative Deborah Ross, a Democrat from North Carolina, in the 119th Congress (2025-2026).