Stolen Valor Act of 2012
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HR 1775 — Stolen Valor Act of 2012
Last action — Received in the Senate.
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✓Introduced
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Died in session
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
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.
Bill Text
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Read HR 1775 on the official United States source →Action History
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Received in the Senate.
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The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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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)
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Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5949)
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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.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1775.
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Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5793-5795)
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Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 468.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 112-650.
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Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Discharged.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsors
- Joseph Heck · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
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Not signed on (546)
546 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HR 1775 do?
- (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.
- Who sponsors HR 1775?
- HR 1775 is sponsored by Joseph Heck (R).
- What is the current status of HR 1775?
- This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HR 1775?
- Track HR 1775 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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