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H. R. 7067

No Violent Criminals in the Federal Workforce Act

Shown here: Introduced in House (2026-01-14)

To prohibit individuals convicted of crimes of violence from Federal employment and contracting with the Government, and for other purposes.

1. Short title

This Act may be cited as the “No Violent Criminals in the Federal Workforce Act”.

2. Federal employment ineligibility for individuals convicted of crimes of violence

(a) In general

Chapter 73 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 7313 the following new section:

7314. Employment ineligibility for individuals convicted of crimes of violence
(a) In general
An individual who is finally convicted by any Federal, State, or local court of competent jurisdiction of a crime of violence shall—
(1) be ineligible to accept or hold any position in the civil service; and
(2) if such individual is holding such a position on the date such conviction becomes a final conviction, be removed from such position.
(b) Definitions
In this section:
(1) Crime of violence
The term “crime of violence” has the meaning given such term in section 16 of title 18, United States Code, except that such term does not include an offense described in subsection (b) of such section.
(2) Final conviction; finally convicted
The terms “final conviction” and “finally convicted” mean a conviction—
(A) which has not been appealed and is no longer appealable because the time for taking an appeal has expired; or
(B) which has been appealed and the appeals process for which is completed;

(b) Clerical amendment

The table of sections for chapter 73 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 7313 the following new item:

7314. Employment ineligibility for individuals convicted of crimes of violence.

3. Federal contracting ineligibility for individuals convicted of crimes of violence

(a) Prohibitions

(1) Prohibited contracts

The Federal Government may not enter into a contract with a covered individual or any entity in which a covered individual holds a covered position.

(2) Prohibited work

The head of each agency shall include in any contract a clause that prohibits a covered individual from working on the contract.

(b) Waiver

The Director of the Office of Management and Budget may grant a waiver with respect to a prohibition described in subsection (a) if the Director determines that the termination of the relevant contract or the prohibition on the work of the relevant covered individual would impose a unique or undue burden on the Federal Government.

(c) Definitions

In this section:

(1) Covered individual

The term “covered individual” means an individual who is finally convicted by any Federal, State, or local court of competent jurisdiction of a crime of violence.

(2) Covered position

The term “covered position”, with respect to an entity, means—

(A) a position in which an individual provides goods or services under a contract with the Federal Government;

(B) a position in which an individual serves as an officer or director of the entity, including by serving on the board of directors of the entity; or

(C) a controlling ownership interest in the entity.

(3) Crime of violence

The term “crime of violence” has the meaning given to such term in section 16 of title 18, United States Code, except that such term does not include an offense described in subsection (b) of such section.

(4) Finally convicted

The term “finally convicted” means a conviction—

(A) which has not been appealed and is no longer appealable because the time for taking an appeal has expired; or

(B) which has been appealed and the appeals process for which is completed.

(d) Applicability

The prohibitions described in subsection (a) shall apply with respect to a contract entered into before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

(e) Revisions required

Not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Federal Acquisition Regulation shall be revised to implement the provisions of this section.

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