• This section makes it a crime to lie or cover up facts in proceedings of the US Government

Origin

Legislature
Creation
  • 62 Stat. Chapter 645 (Public Law 772) - June 25, 1948
  • Amended:
    • September 13, 1994
    • October 11, 1996
    • December 17, 2004
    • July 27, 2006
Location within Code
Outcomes
  • This section is often used to prosecute people who provide false information while being interviewed by federal law enforcement agents or attorneys

Text of Section (Full)

Case History

Mentions

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