S. 3581, the "No Settlements for January 6 Law Enforcement Assaulters Act," would prohibit the federal government from paying legal settlements to anyone convicted of assaulting a law enforcement officer during the January 6, 2021 Capitol breach. The bill specifically bars the use of federal funds—including money from the Judgment Fund, which is commonly used to pay settlements against the government—for settlements to these individuals if their claims are based on alleged harm they suffered during the Capitol events or from their subsequent prosecution. The legislation targets "covered individuals," defined as those convicted of assaulting law enforcement under federal law or Washington, D.C. law in connection with January 6. The bill does not specify any new funding allocations, as it is purely a restriction on existing spending authority. The measure was introduced in January 2026 and referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee for consideration.
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