Valor Earned Not Stolen Act of 2025
Official title: To amend title 18, United States Code, to increase the penalty for fraudulent misrepresentation about the receipt of a military decoration or medal, and for other purposes.
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What This Bill Does
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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- Library of CongressIntroduced in House
- House floor actionsReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced
- Committee

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