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Valor Earned Not Stolen Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-5946| House 
| Updated: 11/1/2022
Beth Van Duyne

Beth Van Duyne

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (3)
Steven M. Palazzo (Republican)Michael Waltz (Republican)David B. McKinley (Republican)

Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Valor Earned Not Stolen Act of 2021 This bill increases the maximum prison term—from one year to three years—for an individual who falsely claims to be the recipient of certain military awards (e.g., a Medal of Honor or Purple Heart) with the intent to obtain money, property, or other tangible benefit.
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Timeline
Nov 9, 2021
Introduced in House
Nov 9, 2021
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Dec 7, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • November 9, 2021
    Introduced in House
  • November 9, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • December 7, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
  • November 1, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

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Valor Earned Not Stolen Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-5946| House 
| Updated: 11/1/2022
Valor Earned Not Stolen Act of 2021 This bill increases the maximum prison term—from one year to three years—for an individual who falsely claims to be the recipient of certain military awards (e.g., a Medal of Honor or Purple Heart) with the intent to obtain money, property, or other tangible benefit.
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Timeline
Nov 9, 2021
Introduced in House
Nov 9, 2021
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Dec 7, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • November 9, 2021
    Introduced in House
  • November 9, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • December 7, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
  • November 1, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Beth Van Duyne

Beth Van Duyne

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (3)
Steven M. Palazzo (Republican)Michael Waltz (Republican)David B. McKinley (Republican)

Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightCongressional tributesCriminal procedure and sentencingGovernment studies and investigationsMilitary history