No Rewards for January 6 Rioters Act

Senate Bill

S. 3582

119th Congress

No Rewards for January 6 Rioters Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jan 6, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Alex Padilla

D - CA

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary

The No Rewards for January 6 Rioters Act would prevent individuals convicted of crimes related to the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack from receiving presidential pardons or having their sentences commuted. Introduced on the fifth anniversary of the insurrection, this bill aims to ensure accountability for those who participated in the violent disruption of the peaceful transfer of power.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Introduced1/6/2026

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

ChamberSenate

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No Rewards for January 6 Rioters Act

The No Rewards for January 6 Rioters Act would prevent individuals convicted of crimes related to the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack from receiving presidential pardons or having their sentences commuted. Introduced on the fifth anniversary of the insurrection

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The No Rewards for January 6 Rioters Act would prevent individuals convicted of crimes related to the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack from receiving presidential pardons or having their sentences commuted. Introduced on the fifth anniversary of the insurrection, this bill aims to ensure accountability for those who participated in the violent disruption of the peaceful transfer of power.

Bill Number: 3582
Introduced: 1/6/2026
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Policy Area: Crime and Law Enforcement

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Title: No Rewards for January 6 Rioters Act
Bill Number: 3582
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced: 1/6/2026
Summary: The No Rewards for January 6 Rioters Act would prevent individuals convicted of crimes related to the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack from receiving presidential pardons or having their sentences commuted. Introduced on the fifth anniversary of the insurrection, this bill aims to ensure accountabilit

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The No Rewards for January 6 Rioters Act would prevent individuals convicted of crimes related to the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack from receiving presidential pardons or having their sentences commuted. Introduced on the fifth anniversary of the insurrection, this bill aims to ensure accountability for those who participated in the violent disruption of the peaceful transfer of power.

Last updated: 3/3/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Blocks presidential pardons for anyone convicted of crimes committed during the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol
Prevents sentence reductions or commutations for January 6 offenders, regardless of which president is in office
Introduced symbolically on the fifth anniversary of the Capitol insurrection
Applies to over 1,000 individuals who have been charged with crimes related to the attack, including assault, obstruction, and seditious conspiracy
Represents an effort to limit executive clemency powers in cases involving attacks on democratic institutions

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would directly affect the approximately 1,000+ individuals who have been prosecuted for their involvement in the January 6 Capitol attack, ensuring they serve their full sentences without possibility of presidential clemency. More broadly, it would establish a precedent that crimes against the democratic process cannot be pardoned, potentially influencing how future administrations handle accountability for political violence. The legislation raises constitutional questions about Congress's ability to restrict the president's pardon power.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3582, 119th Congress (2026). "No Rewards for January 6 Rioters Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-s-3582

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