H.R. 327

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To amend title 18, United States Code, to increase the penalty for fraudulent misrepresentation about the receipt of a military decoration or medal, and for other purposes.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · January 9, 2025 · Sponsor: Ms. Van Duyne · Committee: Committee on the Judiciary

Table of contents

• H.R. 327
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Fraudulent misrepresentation about receipt of a military medal or decoration

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the Valor Earned Not Stolen Act of 2025.

SEC. 2. Fraudulent misrepresentation about receipt of a military medal or decoration

• (a) Increased penalty
  • (1) Military Decorations or Medals
    • Section 704(b) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking one yearand inserting three years.
  • (2) Congressional Medal of Honor
    • Section 704(c)(1) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking 1 yearand inserting three years.
  • (3) Combat badge
    • Section 704(d)(1) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking 1 yearand inserting three years.
• (b) Study
  • Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Attorney General, in coordination with the Inspector General of the Department of Veterans Affairs and such other agency head as may be relevant, shall conduct a study to identify any monetary or government benefits obtained through a fraudulent misrepresentation about the receipt of a military decoration or medal as described by section 704(c)(2) or 704(d) of title 18, United States Code.
• (c) Report
  • Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall report to Congress on the findings of the study conducted under subsection (b) and policy recommendations to resolve issues identified in the study.