Prohibiting False Information Disclosure by Federal Officials
This bill aims to prevent federal government employees from knowingly spreading false information. It seeks to protect national security and election integrity, impacting the reliability of public information and democratic processes.
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Federal officers and employees could face penalties for knowingly disclosing false information detrimental to the U.S. or benefiting foreign governments.
The bill introduces penalties for spreading false information to influence federal elections.
Penalties include fines, up to ten years imprisonment, or both.
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