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Valor Earned Not Stolen Act of 2025

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-01-09
Introduced
12
Cosponsors
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Beth Van Duyne
Beth Van Duyne
Republican · TX · Representative
Votes with party: 97.0% (603 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (12)

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2025-01-09

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Plain-English Summary

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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