I'm not sure if I'm phrasing my question above correctly, so I am rephrasing it several ways:
Before someone presents their statement in front of any Senate Committee, are they sworn to tell the truth?
Can the person be held accountable for anything they say to a Senate Committee?
Is it legal for the person's testimony to include false information and/or include false statements of having implemented a solution to a problem (when in fact, the solution had never been implemented)?
What happens if a person is caught lying to the Senate? What are the repercussions?
2007-10-13 02:26:44 · 2 answers · asked by Tone 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Yes person is sworn in before congress just like in court.
Yes they are accountable for their answers.
No it is not legal to lie.
The repercussions are the same as lying in court.
It's called contempt of congress.
2007-10-13 02:31:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are called to testify before the Senate, you will be sworn in. If you lie, it is perjury and you can go to jail.
2007-10-13 09:36:23 · answer #2 · answered by jack of all trades 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋