Introduce legislation to make it a federal felony for candidates or their employees to submit fraudulent signatures or filings in federal elections.

Michael Lawler · New York · Republican

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introduced the End Fraudulent Filings that Interfere with Elections Act, or the EFFIE Act. This legislation amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to make it a federal felony for any person seeking to be a candidate for federal office or any employee of that candidate to submit fraudulent signatures or

Lawler introduced legislation to criminalize fraudulent ballot petition filings in federal elections.

News List | Congressman Mike Lawler
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GovInfo lists H.R. 8977, the End Fraudulent Filings that Interfere with Elections Act, as introduced in the House on May 21, 2026 by sponsor Michael Lawler. Its full title says it would amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to make it a felony for a federal candidate or employee/agent to knowingly fraudulently sign required ballot-access materials or documentation.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Official bill record confirms Lawler introduced legislation matching the commitment: a federal felony for fraudulent ballot-access signatures or documentation in federal elections.

delivered same_term A for effort

H.R. 8977 (IH) - End Fraudulent Filings that Interfere with Elections Act - GovInfo
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Rep. Lawler's office announced on May 21, 2026 that he introduced the End Fraudulent Filings that Interfere with Elections Act, or EFFIE Act, to amend FECA and make it a federal felony for federal candidates or their employees to submit fraudulent signatures or documentation required for ballot access, with penalties up to a $250,000 fine, five years in prison, or both.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Official congressional press release independently confirms the introduction and describes the felony penalties and ballot-access fraud conduct covered by the bill.

delivered same_term A for effort

Lawler to Criminalize Federal Ballot Petition Fraud in New Bill
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Lawler fulfilled the specific promise by introducing H.R. 8977, the End Fraudulent Filings that Interfere with Elections Act, on May 21, 2026 while serving in the House. The bill directly matches the commitment by proposing to amend FECA to make fraudulent ballot-access signatures or filings by federal candidates or their employees or agents a federal felony.

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