Whoever, being an officer or employee of the United States, on behalf of the United States or any agency thereof, directly or indirectly makes or enters into any contract, bargain, or agreement, with any Member of or Delegate to Congress, or any Resident Commissioner, either before or after he has qualified, shall be fined under this title.
June 25, 1948, ch. 64562 Stat. 702Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(J)108 Stat. 2147(, ; , , .)
Historical and Revision Notes
Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 11535 Stat. 1109Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 205 (, ).
section 6 of this titleWords “agency” and “employee” were inserted to eliminate any ambiguity as to scope of section. (See definition of agency under .)
Changes were made in phraseology.
Editorial Notes
Amendments
Pub. L. 103–3221994— substituted “fined under this title” for “fined not more than $3,000”.