Common use of False or Fraudulent Statements and Claims Clause in Contracts

False or Fraudulent Statements and Claims. Design-Builder recognizes that the requirements of the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986 (31 U.S.C. § 3801 et seq.) and the USDOT regulations, “Program Fraud Civil Remedies,” (49 C.F.R. Part 31), apply to its actions under this Agreement. By signing this Agreement, Design- Builder certifies or affirms the truthfulness and accuracy of any statement it has made, it makes, or it may make pertaining to the Agreement. Any false, fictitious, or fraudulent claim, statement, submission, or certification is subject to penalties under federal law and regulations. Design-Builder recognizes that the Virginia Fraud Against Taxpayers Act (Va. Code § 8.01-216.1.