H.R. 743 (111th): Executive Accountability Act of 2009

Introduced:
Jan 28, 2009 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
Sponsor:
Rep. Walter Jones Jr. [R-NC3]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:

S. 1529 (same title)
Referred to Committee — Jul 28, 2009

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Status

This bill was introduced on January 28, 2009, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jan 28, 2009
Cosponsors
3 cosponsors (2R, 1D) (show)
Committees

House Judiciary

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Full Title

To prohibit the President or any other executive branch official from knowingly and willfully misleading the Congress or the people of the United States, for the purpose of gaining support for the use of the Armed Forces of the United States.

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Last updated Jan 28, 2009.
4 pages

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1/28/2009--Introduced.
Executive Accountability Act of 2009 - Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit the President or any officer or employee of the executive branch from knowingly and willfully misleading Congress for the purpose of gaining Congress's support for the use of the Armed Forces of the United States by: (1) falsifying, concealing, or covering up by any trick, scheme, or device a material fact; (2) making any materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation; or (3) making or using any false writing or document knowing the same to contain any materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or entry. Makes such offense punishable by a fine and up to 10 years' imprisonment. Suspends the running of any statute of limitations applicable to such offense until the end of the term of the President in office at the time the offense is committed. Requires a referral to the Attorney General of any resolution passed by either house of Congress finding that a violation of this Act has occurred.

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  • 18 U.S.C. Chapter 47