HR 327

Valor Earned Not Stolen Act of 2025

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.

Bill status

Status: In committee
Sponsor: Rep. Beth Van Duyne [R-TX-24]
Cosponsors: 12
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Introduced: 2025-01-09
Latest action: 2025-01-09: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Committee referrals

Judiciary Committee: House · Referred To · 2025-01-09

Recent actions

2025-01-09: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2025-01-09: Introduced in House
2025-01-09: Introduced in House