SCRAP Act 2019-01-03 Introduced in House Stop Congressional Retirees Accessing Perks Act or the SCRAP Act

This bill terminates certain benefits for Members of Congress or former Members.

The bill prohibits payments of death gratuities to survivors of Members of Congress.

The bill terminates coverage under (1) the Federal Employees Retirement System for Members who have served 10 years or less at the start of the 117th Congress, and (2) the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program for former Members.

Certain benefits and services are eliminated for former Members of the House of Representatives who are registered lobbyists (e.g., access to the House chamber, parking spaces, or the Members' Dining Room) unless the benefits or services are made available to the public.

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