H.R. 7711, the "No Rewards for January 6 Rioters Act," prohibits the federal government from using any public funds to compensate individuals who were prosecuted for their involvement in the January 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol. This includes blocking payments from the federal Judgment Fund, victim compensation programs, or any newly created compensation fund—even if someone was later pardoned. The bill also prevents the government from refunding any court-ordered fines, restitution, or fees that January 6 defendants have already paid; instead, any such money collected would be transferred to the Architect of the Capitol. The legislation effectively closes off potential legal avenues through which people convicted or prosecuted for January 6 participation might seek federal financial relief.
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