(a) Except as otherwise provided
in this section, whoever, in any matter within the jurisdiction of
the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of the Government of
the United States, knowingly and willfully—
(1) falsifies, conceals, or covers up by
any trick, scheme, or device a material fact;
(2) makes any materially false, fictitious,
or fraudulent statement or representation; or
(3) makes or uses any false writing or
document knowing the same to contain any materially false, fictitious,
or fraudulent statement or entry;
shall
be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 5 years, or if
the offense involves international or domestic terrorism (as defined
in section 2331), imprisoned not more than 8 years, or both. If the
matter relates to an offense under chapter 109A, 109B, 110, or 117,
or section 1591, then the term of imprisonment imposed under this
action shall be not more than 8 years.
(b) Subsection
(a) does not apply to a party to a judicial proceeding, or that party’s
counsel, for statements, representations, writings or documents submitted
by such party or counsel to a judge or magistrate in that proceeding.
(c) With respect to any matter within the jurisdiction
of the legislative branch, subsection (a) shall apply only to—
(1) administrative matters,
including a claim for payment, a matter related to the procurement
of property or services, personnel or employment practices, or support
services, or a document required by law, rule, or regulation to be
submitted to the Congress or any office or officer within the legislative
branch; or
(2) any
investigation or review, conducted pursuant to the authority of any
committee, subcommittee, commission or office of the Congress, consistent
with applicable rules of the House or Senate.
[18 USC 1001. As amended
by acts of Sept. 13, 1994 (108 Stat. 2146); Oct. 11, 1996 (110 Stat.
3459); Dec. 17, 2004 (118 Stat. 3766); and July 27, 2006 (120 Stat.
603).]
