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To amend section 102 of the Revised Statutes of the United States to provide that a person who refuses to answer certain questions or is finally convicted of perjury before either House of Congress shall be debarred from Federal employment, and for other purposes.
This bill proposes to change the law by making it so that anyone who refuses to answer certain questions or is convicted of lying (perjury) when testifying before either the House of Representatives or the Senate cannot work for the federal government. This law is currently outlined in section 102 of the Revised Statutes of the United States, and this bill aims to amend it.
If passed, the bill would affect individuals who are called to testify before Congress. Specifically, those who decline to answer specific questions or are found guilty of lying during their testimony would face a ban from federal employment. This means they would not be able to work for any federal agency or department.
The bill was introduced on July 30, 2026, and was immediately referred to several committees in the House of Representatives for further consideration. These committees include the Judiciary Committee, the Oversight and Government Reform Committee, and the Rules Committee. As of the last update on July 30, 2026, the bill is still in its initial stages and has not moved further in the legislative process.
