Valor Earned Not Stolen Act of 2025

Summary

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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.

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Bill Progress

Bill has been introduced and assigned a number

Introduced(1/9/25)

Committee

Passed House

Passed Senate

President

Law

Sponsor

Ms. Van Duyne

House (R) Texas – 24

Cosponsors (12)

McCormick

House (R) Georgia

Baird

House (R) Indiana

Valadao

House (R) California

Dunn

House (R) Florida

Crenshaw

House (R) Texas

Langworthy

House (R) New York

Davis

House (D) North Carolina

Hudson

House (R) North Carolina

Luna

House (R) Florida

Van Orden

House (R) Wisconsin

Topics

Government Spending & Operations

Defense

Law & The Judicial System

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Jan 9, 2025

View Bill on Congress.gov