§ 606. Intimidation to secure political contributions

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Whoever, being one of the officers or employees of the United States mentioned in section 602 of this title, discharges, or promotes, or degrades, or in any manner changes the official rank or compensation of any other officer or employee, or promises or threatens so to do, for giving or withholding or neglecting to make any contribution of money or other valuable thing for any political purpose, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than three years, or both.

(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 722; Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(K), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2147.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., §§ 210, 212 (Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, §§ 120, 122, 35 Stat. 1110).

This section consolidates sections 210 and 212 of title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed.

Changes were made in phraseology.

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June 25, 1948, ch. 645
62 Stat. 722
Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(K)
108 Stat. 2147
Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321
35 Stat. 1110
Pub. L. 103–322

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§ 606

Intimidation to secure political contributions

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U.S.C.§ 602

ActJune 25, 1948, ch. 645

Stat.62 Stat. 722

Pub. L.Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(K)

Stat.108 Stat. 2147

ActMar. 4, 1909, ch. 321

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