Bills · HR 327
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 327Criminal procedure and sentencingGovernment studies and investigations
Valor Earned Not Stolen Act of 2025
INTRO JAN 9· LAST ACTION JAN 9
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it addresses the issue of stolen valor, which is when individuals falsely claim military honors they haven't earned. This can be deeply offensive to actual service members and veterans who put their lives on the line for their country. By increasing penalties, the bill aims to deter such deceptive practices and uphold the respect and honor due to genuine military heroes.
Furthermore, the bill's requirement for a study into fraudulently obtained benefits highlights a potential issue of taxpayer money being misused. If people are lying about military service to gain government assistance or other perks, it not only disrespects veterans but also impacts the integrity of public programs. This bill seeks to identify and address such fraud, potentially saving taxpayer dollars and ensuring that benefits go to those who truly deserve them.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Increases the maximum prison sentence for fraudulently misrepresenting receipt of a military decoration or medal from one year to three years.
This provision significantly stiffens the legal consequences for falsely claiming military honors, aiming to deter such deceitful acts.
PROVISION 02
Increases the maximum prison sentence for fraudulently misrepresenting receipt of the Congressional Medal of Honor from one year to three years.
This specifically targets the highest military honor, emphasizing its unique sanctity and the severity of falsely claiming it.
PROVISION 03
Increases the maximum prison sentence for fraudulently misrepresenting receipt of a combat badge from one year to three years.
This ensures that falsely claiming participation in combat, signified by a badge, also carries a more severe penalty.
PROVISION 04
Requires the Attorney General to conduct a study within 90 days to identify any monetary or government benefits obtained through fraudulent claims of military honors.
This aims to uncover the extent of fraud impacting government benefits and services, providing data for future policy decisions.
PROVISION 05
Requires the Attorney General to report to Congress within 180 days on the findings of the study and propose policy recommendations.
This ensures that the study's findings are presented to lawmakers, potentially leading to new laws or changes in how benefits are administered.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 12
R· Texas
YRS IN OFFICE
5
BILLS LED
48
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 16%
DEM 1 REP 11 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 9
Introduced in House
JAN 9
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 327
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 9, 2025
Last actionJan 9, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 9, 2025
House BillHR 327Criminal procedure and sentencingGovernment studies and investigations
Valor Earned Not Stolen Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JAN 9, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 9, 2025
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
12
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