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Public Law113th CongressArmed Forces and National Security
H.R. 258Became Law

Stolen Valor Act of 2013

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary public law (Jun 3, 2013)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Stolen Valor Act of 2013 - Amends the federal criminal code to rewrite provisions relating to fraudulent claims about military service to subject to a fine, imprisonment for not more than one year, or both an individual who, with intent to obtain money, property, or other tangible benefit, fraudulently holds himself or herself out to be a recipient of:

  • a Congressional Medal of Honor,
  • a distinguished-service cross,
  • a Navy cross,
  • an Air Force cross,
  • a silver star,
  • a Purple Heart,
  • a Combat Infantryman's Badge,
  • a Combat Action Badge,
  • a Combat Medical Badge,
  • a Combat Action Ribbon,
  • a Combat Action Medal, or
  • any replacement or duplicate medal for such medal as authorized by law.

What just happenedJun 3, 2013

Became Public Law No: 113-12.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Heck, Joseph J. [R-NV-3](R-NV)Sponsor
127 cosponsors28 D99 R
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  • Enrolled Bill
  • Received in SenateMay 21, 2013
  • Engrossed in HouseMay 20, 2013
  • Reported in HouseMay 20, 2013
  • Introduced in HouseJan 15, 2013
  • Public LawJun 4, 2013
  1. Jun 3, 2013President

    Became Public Law No: 113-12.

  2. Jun 3, 2013BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 113-12.

  3. Jun 3, 2013President

    Signed by President.

  4. Jun 3, 2013BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. May 28, 2013Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. May 28, 2013President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. May 23, 2013Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. May 22, 2013Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3789)

  9. May 22, 2013Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3789)

  10. May 21, 2013IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  11. May 20, 2013FloorH38800

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  12. May 20, 2013FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  13. May 20, 2013FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 390 - 3 (Roll no. 161). (text: CR H2779)

  14. May 20, 2013Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 390 - 3 (Roll no. 161).(text: CR H2779)

  15. May 20, 2013FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2786)

  16. May 20, 2013FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  17. May 20, 2013FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 258.

  18. May 20, 2013FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2779-2781)

  19. May 20, 2013FloorH30300

    Mr. Collins (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  20. May 20, 2013CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 59.

  21. May 20, 2013CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 113-84.

  22. May 20, 2013Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 113-84.

  23. Mar 14, 2013Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  24. Mar 14, 2013Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  25. Mar 13, 2013Committee

    Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations Discharged.

  26. Jan 25, 2013Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations.

  27. Jan 15, 2013IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

  28. Jan 15, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  29. Jan 15, 2013IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawJun 3, 201349

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Stolen Valor Act of 2013 - Amends the federal criminal code to rewrite provisions relating to fraudulent claims about military service to subject to a fine, imprisonment for not more than one year, or both an individual who, with intent to obtain money, property, or other tangible benefit, fraudulently holds himself or herself out to be a recipient of:

  • a Congressional Medal of Honor,
  • a distinguished-service cross,
  • a Navy cross,
  • an Air Force cross,
  • a silver star,
  • a Purple Heart,
  • a Combat Infantryman's Badge,
  • a Combat Action Badge,
  • a Combat Medical Badge,
  • a Combat Action Ribbon,
  • a Combat Action Medal, or
  • any replacement or duplicate medal for such medal as authorized by law.
Passed Senate without amendmentMay 22, 201382

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Stolen Valor Act of 2013 - Amends the federal criminal code to rewrite provisions relating to fraudulent claims about military service to subject to a fine, imprisonment for not more than one year, or both an individual who, with intent to obtain money, property, or other tangible benefit, fraudulently holds himself or herself out to be a recipient of:

  • a Congressional Medal of Honor,
  • a distinguished-service cross,
  • a Navy cross,
  • an Air Force cross,
  • a silver star,
  • a Purple Heart,
  • a Combat Infantryman's Badge,
  • a Combat Action Badge,
  • a Combat Medical Badge,
  • a Combat Action Ribbon,
  • a Combat Action Medal, or
  • any replacement or duplicate medal for such medal as authorized by law.
Passed House without amendmentMay 20, 201381

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Stolen Valor Act of 2013 - Amends the federal criminal code to rewrite provisions relating to fraudulent claims about military service to subject to a fine, imprisonment for not more than one year, or both an individual who, with intent to obtain money, property, or other tangible benefit, fraudulently holds himself or herself out to be a recipient of:

  • a Congressional Medal of Honor,
  • a distinguished-service cross,
  • a Navy cross,
  • an Air Force cross,
  • a silver star,
  • a Purple Heart,
  • a Combat Infantryman's Badge,
  • a Combat Action Badge,
  • a Combat Medical Badge,
  • a Combat Action Ribbon,
  • a Combat Action Medal, or
  • any replacement or duplicate medal for such medal as authorized by law.
Introduced in HouseJan 15, 2013

Stolen Valor Act of 2013 - Amends the federal criminal code to rewrite provisions relating to fraudulent claims about military service to subject to a fine, imprisonment for not more than one year, or both an individual who, with intent to obtain money, property, or other tangible benefit, fraudulently holds himself or herself out to be a recipient of:

  • a Congressional Medal of Honor,
  • a distinguished-service cross,
  • a Navy cross,
  • an Air Force cross,
  • a silver star,
  • a Purple Heart,
  • a Combat Infantryman's Badge,
  • a Combat Action Badge,
  • a Combat Medical Badge,
  • a Combat Action Ribbon,
  • a Combat Action Medal, or
  • any replacement or duplicate medal for such medal as authorized by law.
Stolen Valor Act of 2013 — Informed