H.R. 6160 (102nd): To amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to the use and sale of military medals and decorations.

Introduced:
Oct 05, 1992 (102nd Congress, 1991–1992)
Sponsor:
Rep. Alfred McCandless [R-CA37]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
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This bill was re-introduced as H.R. 1629 (103rd) on Apr 01, 1993.

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This bill was introduced on October 5, 1992, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

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Introduced Oct 05, 1992
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10/5/1992--Introduced.
Amends the Federal criminal code to delete the $250 cap on the maximum fine for the unauthorized wearing, manufacturing, or selling of military decorations or medals. Specifies that if the decoration or medal involved in the offense is a Congressional Medal of Honor the offender shall be fined or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both. Includes as sales, with respect to a Congressional Medal of Honor, trades, barters, or exchanges for anything of value.

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