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ony" are omitted as unnecessary in view of the definitive section 1 of this title. (See reviser's note under section 550 of this title.) AMENDMENTS 1996 - Pub. L. 104-294 substituted "fined under this title" for "fined not more than $1,000" in concluding provisions. -End- -CITE- 18 USC Sec. 1919 01/19/04 -EXPCITE- TITLE 18 - CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE PART I - CRIMES CHAPTER 93 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -HEAD- Sec. 1919. False statement to obtain unemployment compensation for Federal service -STATUTE- Whoever makes a false statement or representation of a material fact knowing it to be false, or knowingly fails to disclose a material fact, to obtain or increase for himself or for any other individual any payment authorized to be paid under chapter 85 of title 5 or under an agreement thereunder, shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned not more than one year, or both. -SOURCE- (Added Pub. L. 89-554, Sec. 3(d), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 609.) -MISC1- HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES -------------------------------------------------------------------- Derivation U.S. Code Revised Statutes and Statutes at Large -------------------------------------------------------------------- 42 U.S.C. 1368(a). Sept. 1, 1954, ch. 1212, Sec. 4(a) "Sec. 1508(a)", 68 Stat. 1135. -------------------------------------------------------------------- The words "under chapter 85 of title 5" are substituted for "under this title" (Title XV of the Social Security Act, as amended) to reflect the codification of the Title in title 5, United States Code. -End- -CITE- 18 USC Sec. 1920 01/19/04 -EXPCITE- TITLE 18 - CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE PART I - CRIMES CHAPTER 93 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -HEAD- Sec. 1920. False statement or fraud to obtain Federal employees' compensation -STATUTE- Whoever knowingly and willfully falsifies, conceals, or covers up a material fact, or makes a false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation, or makes or uses a false statement or report knowing the same to contain any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or entry in connection with the application for or receipt of compensation or other benefit or payment under subchapter I or III of chapter 81 of title 5, shall be guilty of perjury, and on conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine under this title, or by imprisonment for not more than 5 years, or both; but if the amount of the benefits falsely obtained does not exceed $1,000, such person shall be punished by a fine under this title, or by imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both. -SOURCE- (Added Pub. L. 89-554, Sec. 3(d), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 610; amended Pub. L. 103-322, title XXXIII, Sec. 330016(1)(I), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2147; Pub. L. 103-333, title I, Sec. 101(b)(1), Sept. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 2547; Pub. L. 104-294, title VI, Sec. 601(a)(10), Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3498; Pub. L. 107-273, div. B, title IV, Sec. 4002(f)(2), Nov. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 1811.) -MISC1- HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES -------------------------------------------------------------------- Derivation U.S. Code Revised Statutes and Statutes at Large -------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 U.S.C. 789. Sept. 7, 1916, ch. 458, Sec. 39, 39 Stat. 749. Oct. 14, 1949, ch. 691, Sec. 103(b), 63 Stat. 855. -------------------------------------------------------------------- The word "That" in the Act of Sept. 7, 1916, is omitted as unnecessary. The words "under section 8106 of title 5" are substituted for "under section 754 of this title" to reflect the codification of the section in title 5, United States Code. The words "a claim for compensation under subchapter I of chapter 81 of title 5" are substituted for "any claim for compensation" for clarity. The words "or both" are substituted for "or by both such fine and imprisonment". Minor changes in phraseology are made to conform to the style of title 18. AMENDMENTS 2002 - Pub. L. 107-273 substituted "employees' " for "employee's" in section catchline. 1996 - Pub. L. 104-294 substituted "fine under this title" the first place it appears for "fine of not more than $250,000" and "fine under this title" the second place it appears for "fine of not more than $100,000". 1994 - Pub. L. 103-333 substituted "False statement or fraud to obtain Federal employee's compensation" for "False statement to obtain Federal employees' compensation" as section catchline and amended text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: "Whoever makes, in an affidavit or report required by section 8106 of title 5 or in a claim for compensation under subchapter I of chapter 81 of title 5, a statement, knowing it to be false, is guilty of perjury and shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one year, or both." Pub. L. 103-322 substituted "fined under this title" for "fined not more than $2,000". -SECREF- SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS This section is referred to in title 5 section 8148; title 42 section 7385i. -End- -CITE- 18 USC Sec. 1921 01/19/04 -EXPCITE- TITLE 18 - CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE PART I - CRIMES CHAPTER 93 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -HEAD- Sec. 1921. Receiving Federal employees' compensation after marriage -STATUTE- Whoever, being entitled to compensation under sections 8107-8113 and 8133 of title 5 and whose compensation by the terms of those sections stops or is reduced on his marriage or on the marriage of his dependent, accepts after such marriage any compensation or payment to which he is not entitled shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one year, or both. -SOURCE- (Added Pub. L. 89-554, Sec. 3(d), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 610; amended Pub. L. 103-322, title XXXIII, Sec. 330016(1)(I), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2147.) -MISC1- HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES -------------------------------------------------------------------- Derivation U.S. Code Revised Statutes and Statutes at Large -------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 U.S.C. 760(L). Sept. 7, 1916, ch. 458, Sec. 10(L) 39 Stat. 745. Oct. 14, 1949, ch. 691, Sec. 106(e), 63 Stat. 860. -------------------------------------------------------------------- The word "Whoever" is substituted for "If any person" to conform to the style of title 18. The words "under sections 8107-8113 and 8133 of title 55" are substituted for "under this section or section 755 or 756 of this title" to reflect the codification of the sections in title 5, United States Code. The words "or both" are substituted for "or by both such fine and imprisonment". AMENDMENTS 1994 - Pub. L. 103-322 substituted "fined under this title" for "fined not more than $2,000". -End- -CITE- 18 USC Sec. 1922 01/19/04 -EXPCITE- TITLE 18 - CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE PART I - CRIMES CHAPTER 93 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -HEAD- Sec. 1922. False or withheld report concerning Federal employees' compensation -STATUTE- Whoever, being an officer or employee of the United States charged with the responsibility for making the reports of the immediate superior specified by section 8120 of title 5, willfully fails, neglects, or refuses to make any of the reports, or knowingly files a false report, or induces, compels, or directs an injured employee to forego filing of any claim for compensation or other benefits provided under subchapter I of chapter 81 of title 5 or any extension or application thereof, or willfully retains any notice, report, claim, or paper which is required to be filed under that subchapter or any extension or application thereof, or regulations prescribed thereunder, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one year, or both. -SOURCE- (Added Pub. L. 89-554, Sec. 3(d), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 610; amended Pub. L. 103-322, title XXXIII, Sec. 330016(1)(G), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2147.) -MISC1- HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES -------------------------------------------------------------------- Derivation U.S. Code Revised Statutes and Statutes at Large -------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 U.S.C. 774(b). Sept. 13, 1960, Pub. L. 86-767, Sec. 206, 74 Stat. 908. -------------------------------------------------------------------- The words "the reports of the immediate superior specified in section 8120 of title 5" are substituted for "the reports specified in subsection (a) of this section" to reflect the codification of that subsection in title 5, United States Code. The words "subchapter I of chapter 81 of title 5" and "that subchapter" are substituted for "sections 751-756, 757-781, 783-791, and 793 of this title" and "said sections", respectively, to reflect the codification of the sections in title 5, United States Code. The words "shall be guilty of a misdemeanor" are omitted as unnecessary in view of the definitive section 1 of this title. (See reviser's note under 18 U.S.C. 212, 1964 ed.) The words "and upon conviction thereof" are omitted as unnecessary because punishment can be imposed only after conviction. AMENDMENTS 1994 - Pub. L. 103-322 substituted "fined under this title" for "fined not more than $500". -End- -CITE- 18 USC Sec. 1923 01/19/04 -EXPCITE- TITLE 18 - CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE PART I - CRIMES CHAPTER 93 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -HEAD- Sec. 1923. Fraudulent receipt of payments of missing persons -STATUTE- Whoever obtains or receives any money, check, or allotment under - (1) subchapter VII of chapter 55 of title 5; or (2) chapter 10 of title 37; without being entitled thereto, with intent to defraud, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one year, or both. -SOURCE- (Added Pub. L. 89-554, Sec. 3(d), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 610; amended Pub. L. 103-322, title XXXIII, Sec. 330016(1)(I), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2147.) -MISC1- HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES -------------------------------------------------------------------- Derivation U.S. Code Revised Statutes and Statutes at Large -------------------------------------------------------------------- 50A U.S.C. 1008. Mar. 7, 1942, ch. 166, Sec. 8, 56 Stat. 145. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Clauses (1) and (2) are substituted for the words "under this Act" to reflect the codification of the Act. The portion of the Act which is applicable to civilian officers and employees and their dependents is codified in subchapter VII of chapter 55 of title 5, United States Code. The portion of the Act which is applicable to members of the uniformed services and their dependents is codified in chapter 10 of title 37, United States Code. AMENDMENTS 1994 - Pub. L. 103-322 substituted "fined under this title" for "fined not more than $2,000". -End- -CITE- 18 USC Sec. 1924 01/19/04 -EXPCITE- TITLE 18 - CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE PART I - CRIMES CHAPTER 93 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -HEAD- Sec. 1924. Unauthorized removal and retention of classified documents or material -STATUTE- (a) Whoever, being an officer, employee, contractor, or consultant of the United States, and, by virtue of his office, employment, position, or contract, becomes possessed of documents or materials containing classified information of the United States, knowingly removes such documents or materials without authority and with the intent to retain such documents or materials at an unauthorized location shall be fined under this title or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both. (b) For purposes of this section, the provision of documents and materials to the Congress shall not constitute an offense under subsection (a). (c) In this section, the term "classified information of the United States" means information originated, owned, or possessed by the United States Government concerning the national defense or foreign relations of the United States that has been determined pursuant to law or Executive order to require protection against unauthorized disclosure in the interests of national security. -SOURCE- (Added Pub. L. 103-359, title VIII, Sec. 808(a), Oct. 14, 1994, 108 Stat. 3453; amended Pub. L. 107-273, div. B, title IV, Sec. 4002(d)(1)(C)(i), Nov. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 1809.) -MISC1- AMENDMENTS 2002 - Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 107-273 substituted "under this title" for "not more than $1,000,". -End- -CITE- 18 USC CHAPTER 95 - RACKETEERING 01/19/04 -EXPCITE- TITLE 18 - CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE PART I - CRIMES CHAPTER 95 - RACKETEERING -HEAD- CHAPTER 95 - RACKETEERING -MISC1- Sec. 1951. Interference with commerce by threats or violence. 1952. Interstate and foreign travel or transportation in aid of racketeering enterprises. 1953. Interstate transportation of wagering paraphernalia. 1954. Offer, acceptance, or solicitation to influence operations of employee benefit plan. 1955. Prohibition of illegal gambling businesses. 1956. Laundering of monetary instruments. 1957. Engaging in monetary transactions in property derived from specified unlawful activity. 1958. Use of interstate commerce facilities in the commission of murder-for-hire. 1959. Violent crimes in aid of racketeering activity. 1960. Prohibition of unlicensed money transmitting businesses. AMENDMENTS 2001 - Pub. L. 107-56, title III, Sec. 373(c), Oct. 26, 2001, 115 Stat. 340, substituted "unlicensed" for "illegal" in item 1960. 1992 - Pub. L. 102-550, title XV, Sec. 1512(b), Oct. 28, 1992, 106 Stat. 4058, added item 1960. 1988 - Pub. L. 100-690, title VII, Sec. 7053(c), Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4402, redesignated items 1952A and 1952B as 1958 and 1959, respectively, and transferred them to the end of the table of sections. 1986 - Pub. L. 99-570, title I, Sec. 1352(b), Oct. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. 3207-21, added items 1956 and 1957. 1984 - Pub. L. 98-473, title II, Sec. 1002(b), Oct. 12, 1984, 98 Stat. 2137, added items 1952A and 1952B. 1970 - Pub. L. 91-452, title VIII, Sec. 803(b), Oct. 15, 1970, 84 Stat. 938, added item 1955. 1962 - Pub. L. 87-420, Sec. 17(f), Mar. 20, 1962, 76 Stat. 43, added item 1954. 1961 - Pub. L. 87-228, Sec. 1(b), Sept. 13, 1961, 75 Stat. 499, added item 1952. Pub. L. 87-218, Sec. 1, Sept. 13, 1961, 75 Stat. 492, added item 1953. -SECREF- CHAPTER REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS This chapter is referred to in section 3582 of this title; title 7 section 12a; title 15 section 7703. -End- -CITE- 18 USC Sec. 1951 01/19/04 -EXPCITE- TITLE 18 - CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE PART I - CRIMES CHAPTER 95 - RACKETEERING -HEAD- Sec. 1951. Interference with commerce by threats or violence -STATUTE- (a) Whoever in any way or degree obstructs, delays, or affects commerce or the movement of any article or commodity in commerce, by robbery or extortion or attempts or conspires so to do, or commits or threatens physical violence to any person or property in furtherance of a plan or purpose to do anything in violation of this section shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than twenty years, or both. (b) As used in this section - (1) The term "robbery" means the unlawful taking or obtaining of personal property from the person or in the presence of another, against his will, by means of actual or threatened force, or violence, or fear of injury, immediate or future, to his person or property, or property in his custody or possession, or the person or property of a relative or member of his family or of anyone in his company at the time of the taking or obtaining. (2) The term "extortion" means the obtaining of property from another, with his consent, induced by wrongful use of actual or threatened force, violence, or fear, or under color of official right. (3) The term "commerce" means commerce within the District of Columbia, or any Territory or Possession of the United States; all commerce between any point in a State, Territory, Possession, or the District of Columbia and any point outside thereof; all commerce between points within the same State through any place outside such State; and all other commerce over which the United States has jurisdiction. (c) This section shall not be construed

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