S. 3581: No Settlements for January 6 Law Enforcement Assaulters Act
This bill, known as the "No Settlements for January 6 Law Enforcement Assaulters Act," proposes to prohibit the use of federal funds for legal settlements involving individuals convicted of assaulting law enforcement officers during the events surrounding the Capitol breach on January 6, 2021.
Key Provisions
- Definition of Covered Individuals: The bill defines "covered individuals" as those who have been convicted of crimes related to assaulting law enforcement officers during the Capitol breach, specifically referencing violations of federal law and District of Columbia law.
- Limitation on Settlements: The bill states that no federal funds can be used to pay legal settlements to these covered individuals if the claims for the settlements are based on alleged harm they suffered during the Capitol events or from prosecution related to those events.
Types of Claims Affected
- Claims involving alleged harm suffered during the January 6 events.
- Claims resulting from prosecution for offenses related to the events.
The overall aim of the bill is to ensure that federal funds are not utilized to benefit individuals convicted of violent actions against law enforcement officials in connection with the January 6 incidents.
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TrackSheldon Whitehouse
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TrackRichard Blumenthal
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TrackCory A. Booker
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TrackChristopher A. Coons
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TrackCatherine Cortez Masto
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TrackRichard J. Durbin
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TrackKirsten E. Gillibrand
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TrackMazie K. Hirono
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TrackMark Kelly
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TrackAndy Kim
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TrackAmy Klobuchar
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TrackEdward J. Markey
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TrackJeff Merkley
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TrackChristopher Murphy
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TrackAlex Padilla
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TrackGary C. Peters
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TrackJack Reed
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TrackAdam B. Schiff
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TrackJeanne Shaheen
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TrackChris Van Hollen
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TrackElizabeth Warren
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TrackPeter Welch
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Actions
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| Date | Action |
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| Jan. 06, 2026 | Introduced in Senate |
| Jan. 06, 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
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