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RepublicanBill · H.R. 327· House(119-HR-327)

Valor Earned Not Stolen Act of 2025

Rep. Van Duyne
Age: 56 years
Texas
Introduced
1/9/2025
Last activity
1/9/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
Beth Van Duyne
Cosponsors
Republican - 11Democrat - 1
Crime and Law Enforcement
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The ``Valor Earned Not Stolen Act of 2025'' aims to amend title 18 of the United States Code. This bill seeks to increase penalties for fraudulent misrepresentation regarding the receipt of military decorations or medals. Specifically, it increases the prison term for such acts from one year to three years for military decorations, the Congressional medal of honor, and combat badges. Additionally, the bill mandates a study to identify monetary or government benefits obtained through these fraudulent misrepresentations. Finally, the Attorney General must report the study's findings and policy recommendations to Congress.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+4

    The bill protects the prestige and integrity of military decorations through increased penalties and investigations into fraudulent benefits.

  • Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+3

    By studying and investigating fraudulent claims to benefits, the bill aims to protect the integrity of resources intended for actual veterans.

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+2

    The bill mandates a study to identify monetary or government benefits obtained through fraudulent misrepresentations of military honors.

The opposite

  • Does this shorten or soften prison sentences?-3

    The bill increases the maximum prison term for fraudulent misrepresentation of military honors from one year to three years.