George Santos update D’Esposito rejects Santos’ try to join his fraud bill

BY ANA BORRUTO aborruto@liherald.com

Like many new congressional members, George Santos is looking to get his name on key pieces of legislation in front of the U.S. House of Representatives — the higher profile the better.

But unlike other congressional members, Santos is falling short. Even with members of his own New York Republican delegation.

Santos sought — and failed — to be included in two legislative proposals offered by fellow Nassau County U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito aimed to prevent House members convicted of financial or campaign fraud from profiting off such federal violations and fabrications.

If passed, the No Fame for Fraud Resolution would change rules governing the House, intending to ensure current members indicted for violations of the Federal Election Act of 1971 or any other offenses — which would cause them to lose their congressional pension — cannot financially profit off their story.

The second part of the package is the No Fortune for Fraud Act, intended to guarantee any current or former House members found guilty of violating the

Federal Election Act of 1971 or other laws cannot make money off their story and will lose their pension.

These profits include compensation for biographies, media appearances or other creative works.

“I am committed to advancing good, accountable government here in our nation’s capital, and that includes preventing elected officials who broke the public’s trust from profiting from their misdeeds,”

D’Esposito said, in a release. “Con artists, liars and fabulists who lied their way into Congress should not be able to monetize their lies, and this legislative package would ensure they are unable to do so.”

The congressman didn’t call out Santos by name, but Santos has been accused of lying about his past — including schooling, work history, and even his family. He is currently under a number of investigations — primarily for campaign fundraising — but has resisted calls to resign. Even from members of his own party.

The former New York Police Depart-