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HR 1775 112th Congress House

Stolen Valor Act of 2012

Official title: To amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to fraudulent representations about having received military decorations or medals.

Introduced: June 29, 2012 See on congress.gov
Armed Forces and National Security Fraud offenses and financial crimesMilitary personnel and dependents
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 Everywhere this bill has been 17 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 19, 2012
Received in the Senate.
Sep 13, 2012
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Sep 13, 2012
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 13, 2012
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 3 (Roll no. 575). (text: CR 9/11/2012 H5793)
Sep 13, 2012
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5949)
Sep 11, 2012
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.
Sep 11, 2012
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1775.
Sep 11, 2012
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5793-5795)
Sep 11, 2012
Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 10, 2012
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 468.
Sep 10, 2012
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 112-650.
Aug 1, 2012
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.
Aug 1, 2012
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 26, 2012
Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Discharged.
Jun 1, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
May 5, 2011
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 5, 2011
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Sep 13, 2012 House · vote #575 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 410–3 See who voted →
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 Latest action September 19, 2012

Received in the Senate.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on September 10, 2012. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Stolen Valor Act of 2012 - 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.
 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 1728 Identical bill Stolen Valor Act of 2011
 Bill text 4 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 68
All 68 Democratic 5 Republican 16
Rokita, Todd
· Jul 31, 2012
 D
Bishop, Sanford D.
Georgia · Jul 26, 2012
 R
Huizenga, Bill
Michigan · Jul 26, 2012
CULBERSON, JOHN
· Jul 25, 2012
Flores, Bill
· Jul 25, 2012
 D
DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · Jul 23, 2012
 R
Harris, Andy
Maryland · Jul 23, 2012
PETERSON, COLLIN
· Jul 23, 2012
STEARNS, CLIFF
· Jul 18, 2012
Coffman, Mike
· Jul 17, 2012
 D
Heinrich, Martin
New Mexico · Jul 17, 2012
King, Steve
· Jul 17, 2012
 R
Lankford, James
Oklahoma · Jul 17, 2012
 R
Scott, Tim
South Carolina · Jul 17, 2012
Shuler, Heath
· Jul 17, 2012
Jenkins, Lynn
· Jul 12, 2012
Marino, Tom
· Jul 12, 2012
AKIN, W.
· Jul 11, 2012
Austria, Steve
· Jul 11, 2012
 D
Courtney, Joe
Connecticut · Jul 11, 2012
 R
Rogers, Mike D.
Alabama · Jul 11, 2012
Roskam, Peter
· Jul 11, 2012
 R
Wittman, Robert J.
Virginia · Jul 11, 2012
Yoder, Kevin
· Jul 11, 2012
Barrow, John
· Jul 9, 2012
Bordallo, Madeleine
· Jul 9, 2012
 R
Amodei, Mark E.
Nevada · Jun 29, 2012
BERKLEY, SHELLEY
· Jun 29, 2012
 R
Bilirakis, Gus M.
Florida · Jun 29, 2012
Black, Diane
· Jun 29, 2012
 R
Cole, Tom
Oklahoma · Jun 29, 2012
CRENSHAW, ANDER
· Jun 29, 2012
Noem, Kristi
· Jun 29, 2012
Renacci, James
· Jun 29, 2012
 R
Thompson, Glenn
Pennsylvania · Jun 29, 2012
McCotter, Thaddeus
· Jan 18, 2012
 R
Calvert, Ken
California · Jul 28, 2011
Schmidt, Jean
· Jul 15, 2011
CHRISTENSEN, DONNA
· Jul 11, 2011
Fortenberry, Jeff
· Jul 11, 2011
Franks, Trent
· Jul 11, 2011
Farenthold, Blake
· Jun 24, 2011
Davis, Geoff
· Jun 21, 2011
MILLER, GARY
· Jun 21, 2011
 R
Womack, Steve
Arkansas · Jun 21, 2011
Brooks, Mo
· Jun 1, 2011
Kissell, Larry
· Jun 1, 2011
Labrador, Raul
· Jun 1, 2011
REHBERG, DENNY
· May 10, 2011
 R
Rogers, Harold
Kentucky · May 10, 2011
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