HR 350 118th Congress House Government Operations and Politics Civil actions and liability Congressional elections Elections, voting, political campaign regulation Military personnel and dependents Personnel records Student records

SANTOS Act

Introduced: January 24, 2023 Introduced by: Torres, Ritchie Democratic · New York See on congress.gov

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Jan 12, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Jan 12, 2023

Introduced in House

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Stopping Another Non-Truthful Office Seeker Act or the SANTOS Act

This bill requires congressional candidates to file additional personal information with their principal campaign committees and the Federal Election Commission. The bill also imposes criminal penalties for knowingly and willfully violating this requirement, such as by providing false information.

Specifically, the bill requires any individual who is a candidate for the House of Representatives or the Senate to provide information about their educational background, military service (if any), and employment history.

What's happening now January 12, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

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