Yoho Announces Introduction of the TRUST Act

Yoho Announces Introduction of the TRUST Act

WASHINGTON—Congressman Ted Yoho (FL-03) announced today on the House floor his first piece of legislation, called the TRUST (Trust Returned to the United States Taxpayer) Act.  This bill would amend current law so that any Member of Congress who commits any felony, for any reason, would forfeit the taxpayer-funded portion of his or her pension.

In a floor speech announcing the introduction of this bill, Congressman Yoho said, “If our servicemen and women who lay their life on the line for our nation lose their pension with a dishonorable discharge, should not Members of Congress be held to the same standard?”

Additionally, Congressman Yoho said, “These days, with public opinion of Congress at record lows, and public debt at record highs, the TRUST Act is a place to start in restoring the faith of the American people to their government.”

For complete footage of Rep. Yoho’s floor speech: