Congressional Republican pushing bill to prevent Santos from profiting off claims, if convicted

New York Republican Rep. Anthony D'Esposito is considering introducing legislation that would prevent fellow GOP Congressman George Santos from profiting off of his fabricated claims if he is convicted of a financial offense or campaign finance fraud.

D'Esposito, a freshman congressman and former New York Police Department detective, is circulating a resolution and a bill that would prohibit House members found guilty of charges "involving financial or campaign finance fraud from receiving compensation for biographies, media appearances or expressive or creative works," The Hill reported Tuesday.

The "No Fortune for Fraud Act" would prohibit House members convicted of financial or campaign finance fraud offenses from making money off of their fabricated claims. The "No Fame for Fraud Resolution" would amend House rules to prohibit such profiteering. 

The proposals do not mention Santos, but when asked whether it was intended to target him, D'Esposito said: "It’s one of those things that if the shoe fits, wear it; in his case, even if the shoe doesn’t fit he still wears it." 

Santos, who admitted to fabricating his resume, has faced calls for his resignation amid numerous investigations. D'Esposito was the first House Republican to call for Santos' resignation, according to The Hill.