Exclusive: Rep. George Santos charged by Justice Department in federal probe

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36. Can remain in Congress The charges do not, from a legal standpoint, affect Santos' status as a mem

Well, looks like he can draw a paycheck. Correct me if I am wrong, but he is running for re-election isn't he??





https://www.cnn.com/2023/05/09/politics/george-santos-charged-justice-department/index.html


..............Can remain in Congress

The charges do not, from a legal standpoint, affect Santos’ status as a member of Congress. Nothing in the Constitution’s requirements for congressional office bars individuals under criminal indictment or conviction from serving, except for the 14th Amendment prohibitions for certain treasonous conduct committed after a member has taken the oath of office.

Under the formal rules for the US House of Representatives, according to a Congressional Research Service report, “an indicted Member may continue to participate in congressional proceedings and considerations.”

However, if a member is convicted of a crime that could result in a punishment of two or more years in prison, they are instructed under House rules not to participate in votes on the floor or in committee votes.