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.
Summary
The EFFIE Act adds a felony provision to the Federal Election Campaign Act that targets candidates, their staff, or agents who knowingly sign false documents required for ballot access. Violations can carry a fine of up to $250,000, up to five years in prison, or both. The bill seeks to protect election integrity by deterring fraudulent filings.
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