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EFFIE Act

USA119th CongressHR-8977| House 
| Updated: 5/21/2026
Michael Lawler

Michael Lawler

Republican Representative

New York

Committee on House Administration, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the "End Fraudulent Filings that Interfere with Elections Act" or the "EFFIE Act" , proposes to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to address fraudulent activities in federal elections. It establishes a new felony offense for any person seeking federal office, or their employees or agents, who knowingly fraudulently signs materials or documentation required for ballot access. The legislation aims to deter such deceptive practices by imposing severe penalties, including fines up to $250,000 , imprisonment for up to 5 years , or both. This measure is intended to enhance the integrity of the ballot access process for federal elections.
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Timeline
May 21, 2026
Introduced in House
May 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.
  • May 21, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • May 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.

EFFIE Act

USA119th CongressHR-8977| House 
| Updated: 5/21/2026
This bill, titled the "End Fraudulent Filings that Interfere with Elections Act" or the "EFFIE Act" , proposes to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to address fraudulent activities in federal elections. It establishes a new felony offense for any person seeking federal office, or their employees or agents, who knowingly fraudulently signs materials or documentation required for ballot access. The legislation aims to deter such deceptive practices by imposing severe penalties, including fines up to $250,000 , imprisonment for up to 5 years , or both. This measure is intended to enhance the integrity of the ballot access process for federal elections.
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Timeline
May 21, 2026
Introduced in House
May 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.
  • May 21, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • May 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.
Michael Lawler

Michael Lawler

Republican Representative

New York

Committee on House Administration, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted