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.

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Terms Used In 18 USC 1919

  • individual: shall include every infant member of the species homo sapiens who is born alive at any stage of development. See 1 USC 8