An employee or individual who violates section 7323 or 7324 shall be subject to—

(1) disciplinary action consisting of removal, reduction in grade, debarment from Federal employment for a period not to exceed 5 years, suspension, or reprimand;

(2) an assessment of a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000; or

(3) any combination of the penalties described in paragraph (1) or (2).

(Added Pub. L. 112–230, § 4, Dec. 28, 2012, 126 Stat. 1617; amended Pub. L. 115–91, div. A, title X, § 1097(k)(1), Dec. 12, 2017, 131 Stat. 1626.)