If they make a federal law, then the penalty is in the law. It's also a felony by default because its a federal statute.
Getting a felony in congress is a big deal, can lead to losing spot in influential committees, can lead to censure or expulsion
Also, the US Media can refer to a violator as a "FELON" instead of "Senator" or "Representative", and they cannot sue you because it is a material fact.
You can say "Felon Pelosi commented strangely today about continuity of government...."
If they make a federal law, then the penalty is in the law. It's also a felony by default because its a federal statute.
Getting a felony in congress is a big deal, can lead to losing spot in influential committees, can lead to censure or expulsion
Also, the US Media can refer to a violator as a "FELON" instead of "Senator" or "Representative", and they cannot sue you because it is a material fact.
You can say "Felon Pelosi commented strangely today about continuity of government...."