HR 1775
112th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Military personnel and dependents
Stolen Valor Act of 2012
Introduced: May 5, 2011
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Everywhere this bill has been
18 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 19, 2012
Received in the Senate.
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
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Sep 13, 2012
Passed/agreed to in House: 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
Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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 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
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2012 | House · vote #575 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 410–3 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
(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.
What's happening now
Received in the Senate.
Committees of jurisdiction
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