S. 3582: No Rewards for January 6 Rioters Act (119th Congress) Bill Summary

This bill, titled the "No Rewards for January 6 Rioters Act," aims to implement specific prohibitions concerning federal funds in relation to individuals prosecuted for their involvement in the attack on the United States Capitol that occurred on January 6, 2021. The main points of the bill are as follows:

Prohibition on Federal Funding

The bill prohibits the use of federal funds to compensate anyone who was prosecuted for their involvement in the January 6 Capitol attack. This includes:

Funds from any federal sources, including victim compensation funds.
Individuals who were prosecuted and later granted a pardon will also not be eligible for compensation.

Restrictions on Compensation Funds

The legislation further specifies that no new compensation funds may be created for the purpose of compensating those prosecuted for the Capitol attack.

No Refunds for Fines or Restitution

In addition to restricting compensation, the bill states that:

No federal funds will be provided to refund any court-ordered payments, which comprise restitution, fines, or special assessments imposed on individuals convicted in connection to the Capitol attack, including those who have been pardoned.
The Secretary of the Treasury is directed to transfer any collected amounts from these fines to the Architect of the Capitol.

Purpose of the Bill

The overarching aim of the bill is to ensure that individuals held accountable for participating in the January 6 riot do not receive financial rewards or compensation through federal funds for their actions.

Overall Impact

This legislation serves to reinforce the notion of accountability for those involved in the insurrection and seeks to prevent the misuse of taxpayer dollars in this context.