This law would prohibit members of Congress and the Executive Branch from lying to the public.
General Ban: No members of Congress and the Executive branch shall make, publish, or cause to be published a false statement to the American public.
Oversight Body: Establishes an independent “Congressional Truth Commission” (CTC), composed of non-partisan experts (e.g., retired judges, ethicists) appointed by bipartisan congressional leadership.
- Civil Penalties: Fines up to $100,000 per violation, escalating for repeat offenses.
- Disciplinary Actions: Recommendations for censure, expulsion, or referral to the Department of Justice for further action (e.g., if perjury is involved).
- Remedies: Mandatory public corrections, apologies, or retraction of false statements.