A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the End Fraudulent Filings that Interfere with Elections Act, or the EFFIE Act. It amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971. The legislation makes it a felony offense for federal candidates, employees, or agents to knowingly and fraudulently sign ballot access materials or documentation. Violators face penalties including a fine of up to $250,000, imprisonment for up to 5 years, or both. The Act takes effect immediately upon its enactment.
Yes
- Scored +7
Does this make elections run better?
By penalizing fraudulent ballot access filings with severe fines and imprisonment, the bill deters electoral fraud.
- Scored +5
Does this protect the right to vote?
The bill enhances ballot integrity by criminalizing fraudulent ballot access filings.
- Scored +3
Does this give the federal government more power?
The legislation establishes new federal felony offenses related to federal election ballot access.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2: This provision makes it a felony for a federal candidate, employee, or agent to knowingly and fraudulently sign ballot access documentation. This holds elected officials and their teams accountable by imposing strict penalties, which include a fine up to $250,000, up to 5 years in prison, or both, ensuring honesty in the election process for the people.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Section 2: This section imposes severe criminal penalties, including up to 5 years in prison and a fine up to $250,000, for candidates, employees, or agents who knowingly and fraudulently sign ballot access documents. While it targets fraud, individuals or campaigns facing this penalty could experience severe legal and financial burdens.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make elections run better? — By penalizing fraudulent ballot access filings with severe fines and imprisonment, the bill deters electoral fraud. Does this give the federal government more power? — The legislation establishes new federal felony offenses related to federal election ballot access.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this protect the right to vote? — The bill enhances ballot integrity by criminalizing fraudulent ballot access filings.
- 5/21/2026
- Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Introduced in House