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Increased Transparency for Congressional Candidates: New Requirements and Penalties.

A new bill requires candidates for Congress to disclose detailed information about their educational background, military service, and employment history. This aims to increase transparency and accountability for individuals seeking public office. Citizens will gain access to more comprehensive data, helping them make informed voting decisions.
Key points
Candidates for the House of Representatives and Senate must provide their educational background, military service (if any), and employment history.
Knowingly providing false information or withholding it will be punishable by a fine of up to $100,000, one year in prison, or both.
These changes will apply to elections held on or after the enactment date, meaning citizens will have access to this data in upcoming elections.
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Print number: 118_HR_350
Sponsor: Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15]
Process start date: 2023-01-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

SANTOS Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_350.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-01-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Candidates for the House of Representatives and Senate must provide their educational background, military service (if any), and employment history.
  • Knowingly providing false information or withholding it will be punishable by a fine of up to $100,000, one year in prison, or both.
  • These changes will apply to elections held on or after the enactment date, meaning citizens will have access to this data in upcoming elections.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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