Jeff Fortenberry — Former U.S. Representative (NE-1)
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Jeff Fortenberry — Former U.S. Representative (NE-1)

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Category: Federal Legislator — U.S. Representative (former) Role: Served 2005–2022; Resigned March 31, 2022, after federal criminal conviction; convicted of making false statements to federal investigators about illegal foreign campaign contributions Priority: P3

## Basis for Inclusion

Subject Classification: Former Public Official — Resigned March 31, 2022, after federal criminal conviction; convicted of making false statements to federal investigators about illegal foreign campaign contributions

Basis for Inclusion: (1) Signed the Texas v. Pennsylvania amicus brief; (2) voted to reject certified Electoral College results from Arizona and Pennsylvania on January 6-7, 2021.

What Is Not the Basis for Inclusion: Policy positions or party affiliation.

Who Is Jeff Fortenberry?

Jeffrey Lane Fortenberry (born December 28, 1960, Baton Rouge, Louisiana) is a Republican former U.S. Representative who served Nebraska’s 1st Congressional District from 2005 until March 31, 2022, when he resigned following a federal conviction. He was convicted on three felony counts of making false statements to federal investigators and conspiring to obstruct a federal investigation related to illegal campaign contributions from a Nigerian-born billionaire. He was sentenced to two years of probation.

Documented Actions: 2020 Election

December 11, 2020: Signed Texas v. Pennsylvania Amicus Brief

Jeff Fortenberry signed the amicus brief in Texas v. Pennsylvania, No. 22O155.

Source: Texas v. Pennsylvania, No. 22O155, amicus brief of 126 Representatives.

January 6–7, 2021: Voted to Reject Certified Electoral College Results

Jeff Fortenberry voted YEA on the House objections to Arizona and Pennsylvania’s certified electoral results.

Source: GovTrack.us; Ballotpedia.

Accountability Status

Current status: Resigned March 31, 2022, after federal criminal conviction; convicted of making false statements to federal investigators about illegal foreign campaign contributions Legal exposure: Federally convicted (see profile text)

Sources

  1. Wikipedia, “Jeff Fortenberry”
  2. GovTrack.us
  3. Texas v. Pennsylvania, No. 22O155, amicus brief

Last Updated: May 22, 2026 Profile Status: Former member — Resigned March 31, 2022, after federal criminal conviction; convicted of making false statements to federal investigators about illegal foreign campaign contributions

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