EFFIE Act
Election Fraud: New Penalties for Fake Ballot Paperwork
The EFFIE Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been sent to the House Administration and Judiciary committees for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
Most bills introduced by a single member without a large group of supporters fail to move through the committee process before the session ends.
Key Points
- This bill makes it a federal crime for candidates or their staff to lie on the paperwork needed to get on an election ballot. It specifically targets people who knowingly sign fake documents or use false information to qualify for a race.
- If a candidate or their employee is caught and convicted, they could face up to five years in prison. They could also be forced to pay a fine of up to $250,000 for each violation.
- The goal is to stop people from cheating their way onto the ballot for positions like Congress or the presidency. It ensures that everyone running for federal office follows the same rules and is honest about their paperwork.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
EFFIE Act
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