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H.R. 327In committee

Valor Earned Not Stolen Act of 2025

Introduced: Jan 9, 2025

Latest action date: Jan 9, 2025

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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119th Congress
Introduced
Jan 9, 2025
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What this bill does

Valor Earned Not Stolen Act of 2025

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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Crime and Law Enforcement

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  1. Introduced in House

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  2. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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  3. Introduced in House

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