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S. 4343 proposes a change to federal law regarding the retirement benefits of Members of Congress. Specifically, it would disqualify any Member of Congress convicted of certain felony sexual abuse offenses from receiving federal retirement benefits earned through their service as a legislator. This bill applies exclusively to Members of Congress who are convicted of the specified crimes. If passed, these individuals would lose access to the pension benefits typically associated with their time in office. The bill does not apply to federal employees outside of Congress, nor does it change retirement benefits for Members convicted of crimes unrelated to the specific sexual abuse offenses mentioned in the text. It also does not alter the criminal penalties or prison sentences associated with those convictions.

S.Res. 671 is a proposed Senate resolution that would prohibit the use of federal funds for official travel by U.S. Senators during periods when the federal government is shut down. The resolution specifically targets the use of taxpayer money for travel expenses incurred by Senators while government operations are suspended due to a lapse in appropriations. It would apply only to official Senate travel and would not affect the personal travel or private funds of Senators. This resolution does not change the underlying laws regarding government shutdowns, nor does it address the salaries or other compensation of Senators or federal employees. It is limited to the specific issue of official travel funding during a shutdown.