Stolen Valor Act of 2013
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HR 258 — Stolen Valor Act of 2013
Last action — Became Public Law No: 113-12.
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed House
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✓Passed Senate
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 15, 2013. Enacted.
Summary
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.
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Read HR 258 on the official United States source →Action History
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Became Public Law No: 113-12.
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Signed by President.
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Presented to President.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3789)
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Received in the Senate, read twice.
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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 Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 390 - 3 (Roll no. 161). (text: CR H2779)
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Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2786)
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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. 258.
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Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2779-2781)
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Mr. Collins (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 59.
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Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 113-84.
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Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations Discharged.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations.
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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 · 3 voted No
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (546)
546 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 546 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 27 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| D | 153 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Democrat | 27 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Whig | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R | 179 | 2 | 0 | 18 |
| Jackson | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Federalist | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 390 | 3 | 0 | 40 |
| % of votes cast | 90% | 1% | 0% | 9% |
How each member voted (433)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HR 258 do?
- 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.
- Who sponsors HR 258?
- HR 258 is sponsored by Joseph Heck (R).
- What is the current status of HR 258?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 15, 2013. Enacted.
- Where can I track HR 258?
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