Whoever, with intent to defraud, falsely makes, forges, counterfeits, or alters any obligation or other security of the United States, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than 20 years, or both.
June 25, 1948, ch. 645 62 Stat. 705 Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(K)108 Stat. 2147 Pub. L. 107–56, title III, § 374(b)115 Stat. 340 (, ; , , ; , , .)
Historical and Revision Notes
Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 148 35 Stat. 1115 Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 262 (, ).
Mandatory punishment provision was rephrased in the alternative.
Changes in phraseology were made.
Editorial Notes
Amendments
Pub. L. 107–562001— substituted “20 years” for “fifteen years”.
Pub. L. 103–3221994— substituted “fined under this title” for “fined not more than $5,000”.