To amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to fraudulent representations about having received military decorations or medals.
Sponsor and status
113th Congress (2013–2015)
Enacted — Signed by the President on Jun 3, 2013
This bill was enacted after being signed by the President on June 3, 2013.
127 Cosponsors (99 Republicans, 28 Democrats)
Position statements
What legislators are saying
“Heck Statement on Stolen Valor Act of 2013 Being Signed into Law”
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Rep. Joseph Heck [R-NV3, 2011-2016]
(Sponsor)
on Jun 3, 2013
“Fitzpatrick Protects Distinguished Military Members, Veterans”
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Rep. Michael Fitzpatrick [R-PA8, 2011-2016]
(Co-sponsor)
on May 20, 2013
“Heller Praises Senate Passage of Stolen Valor Act”
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Sen. Dean Heller [R-NV, 2011-2018]
on May 22, 2013
Incorporated legislation
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History
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Sep 13, 2012
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Earlier Version —
Passed House (Senate next)
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Jan 15, 2013
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Introduced
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Mar 14, 2013
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Ordered Reported
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May 20, 2013
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Passed House (Senate next)
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May 22, 2013
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Passed Senate
The bill was passed by both chambers in identical form. It goes to the President next who may sign or veto the bill. The vote was by Unanimous Consent so no record of individual votes was made. |
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Jun 3, 2013
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Enacted — Signed by the President
The President signed the bill and it became law.
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H.R. 258 (113th) was a bill in the United States Congress.
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This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress, which met from Jan 3, 2013 to Jan 2, 2015. Legislation not passed by the end of a Congress is cleared from the books.
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