!!! End The Speech and Debate Clause & Citizens United!!! CALL OUT THE GOP HYPOCRISY
**”The Pinocchio Act” – A Proposal for Legislation**
**To:** ALL Public Representatives & Officials
**From:** Concerned American voters
**A Proposal to Introduce “The Pinocchio Act” in the House of Representatives**
**Purpose:** This bill seeks to uphold truth, integrity, and accountability among all individuals serving in public positions—whether elected, appointed, hired, or volunteering—by making it unlawful and punishable for such individuals to willfully and deliberately lie, deceive, misrepresent, or bear false witness to the American people.
**Moral Foundation:** The act of lying has been condemned throughout history, both morally and spiritually. Within the Ten Commandments, the prohibition against “bearing false witness” stands as a timeless moral pillar, one that has deeply influenced the laws and values of our nation. In the Christian faith, lying is regarded not merely as a mistake, but as a mortal sin—a corruption of trust that erodes relationships, communities, and governance itself. When a public servant lies, the injury is compounded, because the trust of the people is betrayed. Trust is the cornerstone of democratic government, and once broken, it undermines the very legitimacy of our institutions. This bill, grounded in both the enduring moral wisdom of the Ten Commandments and the fundamental American principle of honesty in public life, will make truth-telling a clear legal requirement for those entrusted with public authority.
**Provisions of the Bill**
* **Scope of Applicability:** Applies to all public employees, federal and state, including elected officials, appointed officials, hired staff, and volunteers.
* **Unlawful Acts:** It shall be unlawful for any covered individual to willfully and deliberately: (1) Lie to the public. (2) Misrepresent facts. (3) Deceive through omission or distortion. (4) Bear false witness against any individual or entity while acting in their public capacity.
* **Penalties:** First Offense → Misdemeanor charge, fine of not less than $10,000, and mandatory public correction of the falsehood. Blatant and Easily Debunked Lies → Immediate removal from office or employment, fine of not less than $50,000. Repeat Offenders → Escalation to felony charge, fines up to $250,000, permanent disqualification from public service, and potential prison sentence of up to 2 years.
* **Enforcement Mechanism:** Oversight body or inspector general designated at both federal and state levels. Public reporting system for false statements, with expedited review for cases of blatant or obvious falsehoods.
**Justification**
* *Moral:* Lies corrupt the soul of a nation. As Scripture warns, “lying lips are an abomination to the Lord” (Proverbs 12:22). Public servants must be held to the highest moral standard.
* *Civic:* A democracy cannot function when its people cannot trust their leaders. Truth is essential to informed consent of the governed.
* *Practical:* In an age of instant communication, falsehoods spread rapidly and cause great harm. Strong deterrents are necessary to protect the public from deliberate misinformation.
**Conclusion:** The Pinocchio Act would reaffirm the moral and civic necessity of truth in public service. By holding public servants accountable to the timeless commandment against lying, Congress can restore faith in government, strengthen democracy, and protect the American people from willful deception.
*I respectfully urge you to sponsor and introduce this legislation in the House of Representatives.*
Signed, Americans
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**Draft Bill**
**118th CONGRESS — 2d Session — H. R. ____**
**To establish criminal and civil penalties for public employees who willfully and deliberately deceive the public, and for other purposes.**
**IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES**
[Date] — [Member of Congress Name] introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on [Committee Name].
**A BILL**
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
**SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.** This Act may be cited as the “Pinocchio Act.”
**SEC. 2. FINDINGS.** Congress finds that— (1) The moral law, as expressed in the Ten Commandments, forbids bearing false witness; (2) In the Christian faith and in other traditions rooted in Scripture, lying is regarded as a mortal sin; (3) The United States, though pluralistic, has drawn much of its civic foundation from Judeo-Christian moral principles; (4) Public servants have a moral and civic duty to speak the truth; (5) Scripture warns that “lying lips are an abomination to the Lord” (Proverbs 12:22), and Christ affirms that “the truth shall make you free” (John 8:32); (6) Therefore, deliberate deception by public officials is not only a breach of civic trust but also a violation of moral law.
**SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS.** (1) “Public employee” means any individual serving at the federal, state, or local level, including elected officials, appointed officials, employees, contractors, and volunteers acting in an official capacity. (2) “False statement” means any knowingly willful, deliberate, and material misrepresentation of fact, including omissions intended to deceive, whether spoken, written, or digital. (3) “Blatant falsehood” means a statement that is demonstrably false, easily verifiable, and made without reasonable basis.
**SEC. 4. PROHIBITION ON FALSE STATEMENTS.** It shall be unlawful for any public employee to: (1) knowingly and deliberately make a false statement to the public in the course of official duties; (2) misrepresent, distort, or omit material facts with the intent to deceive; or (3) bear false witness in an official capacity against any individual or entity.
**SEC. 5. PENALTIES.** (1) First offense → misdemeanor, fine of not less than $10,000, and public correction within 30 days. (2) Blatant or easily debunked lies → immediate removal from office or employment and fine of not less than $50,000. (3) Repeat offenses → felony, fine up to $250,000, permanent bar from public office or employment, and imprisonment for up to 2 years.
**SEC. 6. ENFORCEMENT.** (1) The Attorney General shall establish an Office of Public Integrity to review violations. (2) States may establish parallel enforcement mechanisms. (3) Any member of the public may submit a complaint for review.
**SEC. 7. SEVERABILITY.** If any provision of this Act or its application is held invalid, the remainder shall not be affected.
**SEC. 8. EFFECTIVE DATE.** This Act shall take effect 180 days after enactment.
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brianjoseph03 on
History really does have a funny way of repeating itself.
Puzzleheaded-Trip990 on
I would love this for her. Very deserving!
SmokinJoker46290 on
Everyone’s got a patsy, even trump.
PsyOpBunnyHop on
Lobbyists should never be allowed government jobs.
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She will absolutely end up in jail.
Pam Bondi Behind Bars…I can already see it.
She’s protecting pedophiles.
NOBODY TELL HER! It’s going to be hilarious.
!!! End The Speech and Debate Clause & Citizens United!!! CALL OUT THE GOP HYPOCRISY
**”The Pinocchio Act” – A Proposal for Legislation**
**To:** ALL Public Representatives & Officials
**From:** Concerned American voters
**A Proposal to Introduce “The Pinocchio Act” in the House of Representatives**
**Purpose:** This bill seeks to uphold truth, integrity, and accountability among all individuals serving in public positions—whether elected, appointed, hired, or volunteering—by making it unlawful and punishable for such individuals to willfully and deliberately lie, deceive, misrepresent, or bear false witness to the American people.
**Moral Foundation:** The act of lying has been condemned throughout history, both morally and spiritually. Within the Ten Commandments, the prohibition against “bearing false witness” stands as a timeless moral pillar, one that has deeply influenced the laws and values of our nation. In the Christian faith, lying is regarded not merely as a mistake, but as a mortal sin—a corruption of trust that erodes relationships, communities, and governance itself. When a public servant lies, the injury is compounded, because the trust of the people is betrayed. Trust is the cornerstone of democratic government, and once broken, it undermines the very legitimacy of our institutions. This bill, grounded in both the enduring moral wisdom of the Ten Commandments and the fundamental American principle of honesty in public life, will make truth-telling a clear legal requirement for those entrusted with public authority.
**Provisions of the Bill**
* **Scope of Applicability:** Applies to all public employees, federal and state, including elected officials, appointed officials, hired staff, and volunteers.
* **Unlawful Acts:** It shall be unlawful for any covered individual to willfully and deliberately: (1) Lie to the public. (2) Misrepresent facts. (3) Deceive through omission or distortion. (4) Bear false witness against any individual or entity while acting in their public capacity.
* **Penalties:** First Offense → Misdemeanor charge, fine of not less than $10,000, and mandatory public correction of the falsehood. Blatant and Easily Debunked Lies → Immediate removal from office or employment, fine of not less than $50,000. Repeat Offenders → Escalation to felony charge, fines up to $250,000, permanent disqualification from public service, and potential prison sentence of up to 2 years.
* **Enforcement Mechanism:** Oversight body or inspector general designated at both federal and state levels. Public reporting system for false statements, with expedited review for cases of blatant or obvious falsehoods.
**Justification**
* *Moral:* Lies corrupt the soul of a nation. As Scripture warns, “lying lips are an abomination to the Lord” (Proverbs 12:22). Public servants must be held to the highest moral standard.
* *Civic:* A democracy cannot function when its people cannot trust their leaders. Truth is essential to informed consent of the governed.
* *Practical:* In an age of instant communication, falsehoods spread rapidly and cause great harm. Strong deterrents are necessary to protect the public from deliberate misinformation.
**Conclusion:** The Pinocchio Act would reaffirm the moral and civic necessity of truth in public service. By holding public servants accountable to the timeless commandment against lying, Congress can restore faith in government, strengthen democracy, and protect the American people from willful deception.
*I respectfully urge you to sponsor and introduce this legislation in the House of Representatives.*
Signed, Americans
—
**Draft Bill**
**118th CONGRESS — 2d Session — H. R. ____**
**To establish criminal and civil penalties for public employees who willfully and deliberately deceive the public, and for other purposes.**
**IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES**
[Date] — [Member of Congress Name] introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on [Committee Name].
**A BILL**
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
**SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.** This Act may be cited as the “Pinocchio Act.”
**SEC. 2. FINDINGS.** Congress finds that— (1) The moral law, as expressed in the Ten Commandments, forbids bearing false witness; (2) In the Christian faith and in other traditions rooted in Scripture, lying is regarded as a mortal sin; (3) The United States, though pluralistic, has drawn much of its civic foundation from Judeo-Christian moral principles; (4) Public servants have a moral and civic duty to speak the truth; (5) Scripture warns that “lying lips are an abomination to the Lord” (Proverbs 12:22), and Christ affirms that “the truth shall make you free” (John 8:32); (6) Therefore, deliberate deception by public officials is not only a breach of civic trust but also a violation of moral law.
**SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS.** (1) “Public employee” means any individual serving at the federal, state, or local level, including elected officials, appointed officials, employees, contractors, and volunteers acting in an official capacity. (2) “False statement” means any knowingly willful, deliberate, and material misrepresentation of fact, including omissions intended to deceive, whether spoken, written, or digital. (3) “Blatant falsehood” means a statement that is demonstrably false, easily verifiable, and made without reasonable basis.
**SEC. 4. PROHIBITION ON FALSE STATEMENTS.** It shall be unlawful for any public employee to: (1) knowingly and deliberately make a false statement to the public in the course of official duties; (2) misrepresent, distort, or omit material facts with the intent to deceive; or (3) bear false witness in an official capacity against any individual or entity.
**SEC. 5. PENALTIES.** (1) First offense → misdemeanor, fine of not less than $10,000, and public correction within 30 days. (2) Blatant or easily debunked lies → immediate removal from office or employment and fine of not less than $50,000. (3) Repeat offenses → felony, fine up to $250,000, permanent bar from public office or employment, and imprisonment for up to 2 years.
**SEC. 6. ENFORCEMENT.** (1) The Attorney General shall establish an Office of Public Integrity to review violations. (2) States may establish parallel enforcement mechanisms. (3) Any member of the public may submit a complaint for review.
**SEC. 7. SEVERABILITY.** If any provision of this Act or its application is held invalid, the remainder shall not be affected.
**SEC. 8. EFFECTIVE DATE.** This Act shall take effect 180 days after enactment.
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History really does have a funny way of repeating itself.
I would love this for her. Very deserving!
Everyone’s got a patsy, even trump.
Lobbyists should never be allowed government jobs.
In fact, just get rid of them entirely.
EELEASE THE DAMN FILES and we can go from there.
Good grief, that thing is hideous.
She’s crackin’…