H.R. 5946 · 117th Congress
Valor Earned Not Stolen Act of 2021
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Beth Van Duyne
- Introduced
- 2021-11-09
- Latest action
- 2022-11-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Summary
Valor Earned Not Stolen Act of 2021
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.