Bill · H.R. 9793· House(119-HR-9793)
Weaponization Offender Claims Ban Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 7/20/2026
- Last activity
- 7/20/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Brittany Pettersen
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Weaponization Offender Claims Ban Act of 2026," seeks to amend title 28 of the United States Code. It specifically targets the intentional tort exception within section 2680(h). The legislation introduces new limitations on which private individuals are allowed to bring certain claims. It establishes specific criminal convictions that would disqualify an individual from bringing such a claim.
Yes
Does this make elections run better?+5
The bill aims to protect the integrity of elections by restricting the legal standing of individuals who interfere with election administration.
The opposite
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?-4
The bill restricts the ability of certain individuals to bring legal claims, effectively limiting their access to judicial recourse regardless of pardons.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Restriction of specific offender claims: The bill limits the ability of individuals with certain criminal backgrounds to bring claims under the intentional tort exception (Section 2 de, paragraph 2). This could prevent individuals convicted of specific crimes, such as those involving federal election interference or obstruction of federal processes, from utilizing these legal avenues (Section 2, paragraph 2, sub-paragraphs B and C).
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Protection of federal processes: By barring individuals convicted of offenses related to the administration of elections or the obstruction of governmental processes, the bill addresses those who have interfered with federal functions (Section 2, paragraph 2, sub-paragraphs B and C).
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Protection of federal funds and oversight: The bill prevents those convicted of felonies involving theft, embezzlement, or the misuse of Federal funds from bringing certain claims (Section 2, paragraph 2, sub-paragraph E).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Barring individuals regardless of pardon: The bill specifies that an individual is disqualified from bringing a claim even if they have been pardoned or had their sentence commuted (Section 2, paragraph 2).
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Loss of legal standing for specific felony offenders: Individuals convicted of felony offenses related to confrontations with federal law enforcement officers, or those involving the theft or misuse of federal funds, would be unable to bring these claims (Section 2, paragraph 2, sub-paragraphs D and E).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Electoral Process+5Improves Due Process-4
- 7/20/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House