A Greece man is facing federal charges after he allegedly threatened to assault and murder New York Senator Chuck Schumer and California Congressman Adam Schiff, both Democrats.

U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced that Salvatore Lippa II, 57, of Greece, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with threatening to assault and murder a federal official on account of the performance of their official duties, and interstate communication of a threat.

The charges carry a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, or both.

Lippa left voicemails that included a death threat to Schiff and Schumer, according to federal prosecutors.

The alleged threat against Schiff occurred on January 23, and the threat against Schumer on February 4, according to a statement from Kennedy.

“The threats were reported to the United States Capitol Police, Threat Assessment Section, which began an investigation,” according to a statement from Kennedy. “The telephone number that both the calls originated from was traced back to the defendant. When questioned by special agents from the United States Capitol Police, Lippa admitted to making the threatening calls to Congressman Schiff and Senator Schumer because he was upset about the impeachment proceedings.”

The defendant is scheduled to make an initial appearance this afternoon at 3:45 p.m. before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark W. Pedersen.

“The rights secured in our Constitution carry with them certain responsibilities,” Kennedy said. “When it comes to the First Amendment, that responsibility includes the obligation not to threaten to kill others. This Office will remain vigilant in our effort to uphold the rule of law and to reinforce the ideal that in America the entire concept of self-governance is fundamentally predicated on the responsibility that each of us has to control and govern our own behaviors.”

Lippa was released on special conditions after apearing before a federal judge Wednesday afternoon, and will undergo a mental health evaluation.