§ 1919
False statement to obtain unemployment compensation for Federal service
Official text prohibited actmental stateif conditionpenaltylegal term
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.
History: (Added Pub. L. 89–554, §3(d), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 609 (PDF, 47 MB).)
Simplified explanation
It is a federal crime to knowingly lie about, or knowingly hide, an important fact to get or increase unemployment payments for federal service, for oneself or someone else.