Weaponization Offender Claims Ban Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (20 Jul 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
What this bill does
H.R. 9793, the Weaponization Offender Claims Ban Act of 2026, would add new restrictions to existing law regarding claims against the federal government for certain intentional wrongful acts. Specifically, it would prevent private individuals from bringing such claims if they have been convicted of specific offenses, regardless of pardon or commutation of sentence. These offenses include assault or battery against a federal law enforcement officer, interference with federal elections, obstruction of federal governmental processes, felonies related to confrontations with federal law enforcement, and felonies involving theft, misuse of federal funds, or obstruction of federal oversight.
This bill affects individuals who might otherwise be able to sue the federal government for certain intentional torts but have been convicted of one of the listed crimes. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 20, 2026, by Representative Brittany Pettersen and has been referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has not yet moved through the legislative process.
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Timeline
20 Jul 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9793 do?
- H.R. 9793, the Weaponization Offender Claims Ban Act of 2026, would add new restrictions to existing law regarding claims against the federal government for certain intentional wrongful acts. Specifically, it would prevent private individuals from bringing such claims if they have been convicted of specific offenses, regardless of pardon or commutation of sentence. These offenses include assault or battery against a federal law enforcement officer, interference with federal elections, obstruction of federal governmental processes, felonies related to confrontations with federal law enforcement, and felonies involving theft, misuse of federal funds, or obstruction of federal oversight. This bill affects individuals who might otherwise be able to sue the federal government for certain intentional torts but have been convicted of one of the listed crimes. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 20, 2026, by Representative Brittany Pettersen and has been referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has not yet moved through the legislative process.
- Has H.R. 9793 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9793. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9793?
- H.R. 9793 was sponsored by Rep. Pettersen, Brittany [D-CO-7] (D-CO), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9793?
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (20 Jul 2026).
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