HR 327
Valor Earned Not Stolen Act of 2025
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 6:54 AM
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Bill overview
This bill, the Valor Earned Not Stolen Act of 2025, aims to strengthen penalties for individuals who falsely claim to have received military awards like the Medal of Honor or Purple Heart in order to gain financial or other benefits. It increases the maximum prison sentence for such fraudulent misrepresentation from one year to three years. The bill also directs the Department of Justice to conduct a study to identify instances of fraudulent benefit claims and to recommend solutions. Finally, it requires the Department of Justice to report its findings and recommendations to Congress.
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