Valor Earned Not Stolen Act of 2025

Sponsored byRep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24]TX· Introduced 9 January 2025

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

9 January 2025·1 year ago

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Introduced in House · Updated 7 March 2025

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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3 actions

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
9 January 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
9 January 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
9 January 2025 · IntroReferral

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12 cosponsors

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Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24]TX

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Democrat18%
Republican1192%

Republican:Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1]TN
Republican:Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-9]NC
Republican:Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23]NY
Republican:Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4]WA
Republican:Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4]IN
Republican:Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2]TX
Republican:Rep. Van Orden, Derrick [R-WI-3]WI
Democrat:Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1]NC
Republican:Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22]CA
Republican:Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7]GA
Republican:Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2]FL
Republican:Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13]FL

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Crime and Law Enforcement

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Congressional oversightCongressional tributesCriminal procedure and sentencingGovernment studies and investigationsMilitary history

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Judiciary Committee
House · Standing
- Referred To9 Jan 2025

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