H.R. 258 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
Stolen Valor Act of 2013
H.R. 258 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) became law — introduced on Jan 15, 2013, sponsored by Joseph J. Heck with 127 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 15, 2013
- Co-sponsors
- 127
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 113-12
What it does
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…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Joseph J. Heck (R-NV). Co-sponsors: 28 Democrats, 99 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 15, 2013
- Passed the HouseMay 20, 2013
- Passed the SenateMay 22, 2013
- Sent to the PresidentMay 28, 2013
- Became lawJun 3, 2013
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 113-12. (Jun 3, 2013)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · May 20, 2013 · Passed390–3
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Stolen Valor ActHouse · May 20, 2013
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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