HB10838: Honesty in Government Act of 2026
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To extend the statute of limitations for making false statements to Congress, and for other purposes.
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This bill would extend how long the government can prosecute someone for making false statements to Congress. False statements to Congress are currently prosecutable under federal law, but only within a certain time window. The bill, sponsored by Representative Eugene Vindman, aims to lengthen that time window. The bill is in the early introduction stage and has not yet been assigned to a for review.
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HB10838: Honesty in Government Act of 2026