Federal · Title 2 — The Congress

2 U.S.C. § 1606: Penalties

Felony

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Knowingly and corruptly failing to comply with provisions of this chapter is punishable by imprisonment up to 5 years, a fine, or both.

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remedy a defective filing within 60 days after notice of such a defect by the Secretary of the Senate or the Clerk of the House of Representatives; or comply with any other provision of this chapter; Whoever knowingly and corruptly fails to comply with any provision of this chapter shall be imprisoned for not more than 5 years or fined under title 18, or both.

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