To amend title 18, United States Code, to punish false statements during debate on the floor of either House of Congress.
Integrity in Congress Act of 1997 - Amends the Federal criminal code to impose a fine of up to $10,000 upon a Senator or Representative who knowingly makes a false statement during any speech or debate in either House of Congress.
Expresses the sense of the Congress that any such individual should be prohibited from participating in any speech or debate in the Congress for a 60-day period.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Judiciary
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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.
Referred to House Rules
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Rules and Organization of the House.
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