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Increased Penalties for Military Fraud
Recent Bills/Increased Penalties for Military Fraud

Increased Penalties for Military Fraud

IntroducedJanuary 9, 2025
Introduced1 year ago
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Why This Matters

This bill raises the prison sentence for people who falsely claim to have received military medals. It aims to protect the honor of those who have truly served in the military.

If you care about honoring military service, this bill makes it a bigger crime to falsely claim military awards.
Who this affects
Veterans · Active-duty military members · Those misled by fraudulent claims
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill increases the penalty for lying about receiving military medals from one year to three years in prison.
  2. 2It specifically targets fraudulent claims about military decorations, including the Congressional Medal of Honor.
  3. 3The Attorney General must study how much money or benefits people gain from these fraudulent claims.
  4. 4A report with findings and recommendations will be submitted to Congress within six months of the bill's passage.
Read the detailed summary

Valor Earned Not Stolen Act of 2025This 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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IntroducedCurrentJan 9, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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The President

Joe Biden
46th President
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