United States v. George Vernon Hansen

SCALIA, Circuit Judge:

Appellant, former Representative George V. Hansen, appeals from his conviction for making false statements in matters within the jurisdiction of a department or agency of the United States in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1001 (1982), based on omissions in financial disclosure statements he filed under the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, Pub.L. No. 95-521, 92 Stat. 1824 (codified as amended in scattered sections of Titles 2, 5,18, 26, and 28 U.S.C. (1982)) (“EIGA”). The primary issues on appeal are whether violations of the EIGA are subject to the criminal penalties of 18…