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HOUSE 327119th CongressReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Of inquiry requesting the President of the United States to furnish certain information to the House of Representatives relating to the operations of the Social Security Administration after March 12, 2025, including information on the Department of Government Efficiency's access to the Social Security Administration and to information in the possession of such Administration.

Last Action
4/10/2025

Actions

  • 2025-01-09Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • 2025-01-09Introduced in House
  • 2025-01-09Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2025-01-09 (00)

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.

Cosponsors (12)

  • Neal Dunn (R-FL)
  • Richard McCormick (R-GA)
  • David Valadao (R-CA)
  • Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL)
  • Derrick Van Orden (R-WI)
  • Donald Davis (D-NC)
  • James Baird (R-IN)
  • Nicholas Langworthy (R-NY)
  • Dan Crenshaw (R-TX)
  • Richard Hudson (R-NC)
  • Dan Newhouse (R-WA)
  • Diana Harshbarger (R-TN)

Subjects

  • Congressional oversight
  • Congressional tributes
  • Criminal procedure and sentencing
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Military history
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