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H.R. 8794 (94th)

Truth in Government Act

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

22 July 1975

Last action

22 July 1975 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Rep. Fraser, Donald M. [D-MN-5], Rep. Mazzoli, Romano L. [D-KY-3], Rep. Anderson, Glenn M. [D-CA-32], Rep. Baucus, Max [D-MT-1], Rep. Bedell, Berkley W. [D-IA-6], Rep. Bergland, Bob [R-MN-7], Rep. Carney, Charles J. [D-OH-19], Rep. Carr, Bob [D-MI-6], Rep. Chisholm, Shirley [D-NY-12], Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], JOHN CONYERS, Rep. Diggs, Charles C., Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Downey, Thomas J. [D-NY-2], Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10], Rep. Eilberg, Joshua [D-PA-4], Rep. Fenwick, Millicent H. [R-NJ-5], Rep. Ford, Harold E. [D-TN-8], Rep. Hamilton, Lee H. [D-IN-9]

Subjects

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Source updated

2 September 2025

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Summary

Truth in Government Act - Expressly makes Federal employees and elected officials criminally liable for knowingly and willfully making false statements in any matter within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United States.

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Timeline

  1. 22 July 1975

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 22 July 1975

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 22 July 1975

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

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