Correspondence about members of Congress collecting pension after felony convictions, 1996

Item — Box: CR 35, Folder: 10

Identifier: CAC_CC_002_6_35_10_0042

Scope and Contents

The letter from Congressman Dick Armey to a constituent discusses members of Congress, who are convicted of felonies, receiving taxpayer-funded pensions. Armey introduces H.R. 2244, the National Pension Forfeiture Act, which aims to deny retirement benefits to members and staff who commit felonies while in office. Handwritten notes detail supposed actions regarding the bill, such as its consideration during a July "Reform" week.

Dates

Creation: 1996

Creator

From the Collection: Armey, Richard Keith (Dick), Chair of the House Homeland Security Committee (2002-2003); House Majority Leader (1995-2003); Chair of the House Republican Conference (1993-1995); Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 26th district (1985- (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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