Amendment · S.Amdt. 5717· Senate(119-SAMDT-5717)

S.Amdt. 5717

Age: 80 years

Connecticut

Introduced: 6/4/2026
Sponsored by: Richard Blumenthal
Cosponsors: None

Changes bill: 119-S-2 — Secure America Act

Introduced
Pending Consideration
Failed

This amendment was never taken up, and the bill finished without it. It was never voted on.

What this amendment would do

SA 5717, submitted by Mr. Blumenthal, aims to add a new section to bill S. 2.

The purpose of this amendment is to prohibit the use of the judgment fund (amounts appropriated under section 1304 of title 31, United States Code, or any other Act) to settle claims related to the January 6, 2021, attack on the United States Capitol for certain individuals.

Specifically, it prevents these funds from being used to settle claims with any person convicted of:

Sexual abuse of a minor
Crimes involving child sexual abuse material

These restrictions apply to convictions occurring after January 20, 2025.