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§ 1001. Statements of entries generally

(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 state- ment 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 or imprisoned not more than 5 years, or if the offense involves international or domestic terrorism (as defined in section 233i (of 18 U.S.C.)), imprisoned not more than 8 years, or both. If the matter relates to an offense under chapter 109A, 109B, or 117, or section 1591, then the term of imprisonment imposed under this section shall not be more than 8 years

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