HR 258
113th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Military personnel and dependents
Stolen Valor Act of 2013
Introduced: January 15, 2013
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Everywhere this bill has been
24 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 3, 2013
Became Public Law No: 113-12.
Jun 3, 2013
Signed by President.
May 28, 2013
Presented to President.
May 23, 2013
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
May 22, 2013
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3789)
May 22, 2013
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3789)
May 21, 2013
Received in the Senate, read twice.
May 20, 2013
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
May 20, 2013
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 20, 2013
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)
May 20, 2013
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)
May 20, 2013
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2786)
May 20, 2013
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.
May 20, 2013
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 258.
May 20, 2013
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2779-2781)
May 20, 2013
Mr. Collins (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 20, 2013
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 59.
May 20, 2013
Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 113-84.
Mar 14, 2013
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Mar 14, 2013
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 13, 2013
Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations Discharged.
Jan 25, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations.
Jan 15, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 15, 2013
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2013 | House · vote #161 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 390–3 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
(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's happening now
Became Public Law No: 113-12.
Committees of jurisdiction
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