In the dynamic landscape of federal funding and contracting, transparency and ethical conduct are paramount. Among the myriad of forms and certifications required, the WRD-213 stands out as a critical document, underscoring the commitment of those involved to uphold these principles. Revised in May 2009, this certification regarding lobbying ensures that no federal appropriated funds are used inappropriately to influence key decisions related to federal contracts, grants, loans, or cooperative agreements. It mandates a clear declaration that such funds have not and will not be used to sway officers, employees, or members of Congress in the awarding process. Furthermore, the WRD-213 requires disclosure if any non-federal funds are employed for lobbying activities, compelling the submission of a Standard Form LLL to detail these activities. It emphasizes accountability down the chain by insisting that the language of this certification is embedded in all related award documents and that subrecipients also adhere to the same rigorous standards. This form not only acts as a safeguard against unethical lobbying but also carries significant legal weight. Compliance is not optional; failure to submit this certification can result in hefty civil penalties, highlighting the serious repercussions for breaches of trust in the federal contracting and funding arena.
| Question | Answer |
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| Form Name | Form Wrd 213 |
| Form Length | 1 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
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| Avg. time to fill out | 15 sec |
| Other names | WRD 213 wrd 213 form |
Revised May, 2009
CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING
The undersigned certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that:
1.No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement.
2.If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form LLL "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbing," in accordance with its instructions.
3.The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by 31 U.S.C. §1352. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less that $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.
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