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Valor Earned Not Stolen Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-327| House 
| Updated: 1/9/2025
Beth Van Duyne

Beth Van Duyne

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (12)
Diana Harshbarger (Republican)Richard McCormick (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill significantly increases the penalties for individuals who fraudulently misrepresent themselves as recipients of military decorations, medals, or combat badges. Specifically, it amends title 18, United States Code, to raise the maximum term of imprisonment for such offenses from one year to three years across various categories of false claims, including the Congressional Medal of Honor. Beyond increasing penalties, the legislation directs the Attorney General , in coordination with the Inspector General of the Department of Veterans Affairs, to conduct a comprehensive study . This study aims to identify any monetary or government benefits that have been unlawfully obtained by individuals making false claims about receiving military decorations or medals. Within 180 days of the bill's enactment, the Attorney General is required to submit a report to Congress detailing the study's findings and proposing policy recommendations to address the identified issues.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5946
Valor Earned Not Stolen Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9075
Valor Earned Not Stolen Act of 2024
Jan 9, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 9, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5946
    Valor Earned Not Stolen Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9075
    Valor Earned Not Stolen Act of 2024


  • January 9, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 9, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Valor Earned Not Stolen Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-327| House 
| Updated: 1/9/2025
This bill significantly increases the penalties for individuals who fraudulently misrepresent themselves as recipients of military decorations, medals, or combat badges. Specifically, it amends title 18, United States Code, to raise the maximum term of imprisonment for such offenses from one year to three years across various categories of false claims, including the Congressional Medal of Honor. Beyond increasing penalties, the legislation directs the Attorney General , in coordination with the Inspector General of the Department of Veterans Affairs, to conduct a comprehensive study . This study aims to identify any monetary or government benefits that have been unlawfully obtained by individuals making false claims about receiving military decorations or medals. Within 180 days of the bill's enactment, the Attorney General is required to submit a report to Congress detailing the study's findings and proposing policy recommendations to address the identified issues.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5946
Valor Earned Not Stolen Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9075
Valor Earned Not Stolen Act of 2024
Jan 9, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 9, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5946
    Valor Earned Not Stolen Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9075
    Valor Earned Not Stolen Act of 2024


  • January 9, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 9, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Beth Van Duyne

Beth Van Duyne

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (12)
Diana Harshbarger (Republican)Richard McCormick (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

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