A new bill aimed at Rep. George Santos' lies about his resume and family history would require congressional candidates to file more background information with the FEC.
The bill, known as the Santos Act or the Stopping Another Non Truthful Office Seeker Act, was introduced by Reps. Dan Goldman, D-N.Y., and Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y.
"The web of lies George Santos used to defraud his voters is a threat to our free and fair elections, and we have an obligation to ensure nothing like this ever happens again," Goldman said in a statement."His entire candidacy for Congress was predicated on a campaign of disinformation designed to deceive the voters. Santos lied about his entire biography and resume, including religion, family history, education, and professional experience.
Torres said in a statement that he was"appalled at the level to which George Santos has purposefully and continually lied to the American public about every facet of his professional and personal life. He called Santos’ deception a"stain on our Democratic process and threatens to corrupt the very institution in which I am deeply humbled and proud to serve. We must work to ensure that our elected leaders are being truthful and transparent with voters, and I remain as committed as ever to doing just that."
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