Bill113th CongressSigned into Law

H.R. 258

Stolen Valor Act of 2013

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Introduced
Jan 15, 2013
Origin Chamber
House
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Latest Action
Jun 3, 2013

Sponsor

Rep. Heck, Joseph J. [R-NV-3]

Republican·NV-3
Bioguide ID: H001055
First Name: Joseph
Middle Name: J.
Last Name: Heck
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127
Cosponsors
1
Committees
29
Actions
0
Amendments
1
Related Bills
2
Subjects
4
Summaries
8
Titles
6
Text Versions
Law Details
Law Type
Public Law
Law Number
113-12

Bill Details

Update Date
Mar 22, 2023
Origin Chamber
House
Bill Type
HR
Bill Number
258
Congress
113
Introduced Date
Jan 15, 2013
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Is Law
Yes
Jun 3, 2013President

Became Public Law No: 113-12.

Source: House floor actions

Jun 3, 2013BecameLaw36000

Became Public Law No: 113-12.

Source: Library of Congress

Jun 3, 2013President

Signed by President.

Source: House floor actions

Jun 3, 2013BecameLaw36000

Signed by President.

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May 28, 2013Floor

Presented to President.

Source: House floor actions

May 28, 2013President28000

Presented to President.

Source: Library of Congress

May 23, 2013Floor

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Source: Senate

May 22, 2013Floor

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3789)

Source: Senate

May 22, 2013Floor17000

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3789)

Source: Library of Congress

May 21, 2013IntroReferral

Received in the Senate, read twice.

Source: Senate

May 20, 2013FloorH38800

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Source: House floor actions

May 20, 2013FloorH38310

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Source: House floor actions

May 20, 2013FloorH37300

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)

Source: House floor actions

May 20, 2013Floor8000

Passed/agreed to in House: 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)

Source: Library of Congress

May 20, 2013FloorH30000

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2786)

Source: House floor actions

May 20, 2013FloorH37220

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.

Source: House floor actions

May 20, 2013FloorH8D000

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 258.

Source: House floor actions

May 20, 2013FloorH30000

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2779-2781)

Source: House floor actions

May 20, 2013FloorH30300

Mr. Collins (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

Source: House floor actions

May 20, 2013CalendarsH12410

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 59.

Source: House floor actions

May 20, 2013CommitteeH12200

Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 113-84.

Source: House floor actions

May 20, 2013Committee5000

Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 113-84.

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Mar 14, 2013Committee

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Source: House committee actions

Mar 14, 2013Committee

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Source: House committee actions

Mar 13, 2013Committee

Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations Discharged.

Source: House committee actions

Jan 25, 2013Committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations.

Source: House committee actions

Jan 15, 2013IntroReferralH11100

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Source: House floor actions

Jan 15, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H

Introduced in House

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Jan 15, 2013IntroReferral1000

Introduced in House

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Introduced in House· Jan 15, 20130

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.
Passed House without amendment· May 20, 201381

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

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.
Passed Senate without amendment· May 22, 201382

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

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.
Public Law· Jun 3, 201349

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

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.

Judiciary Committee

House· Standing
Fraud offenses and financial crimesMilitary personnel and dependents

Enrolled Bill

Received in Senate

May 21, 2013

Engrossed in House

May 20, 2013

Reported in House

May 20, 2013

Introduced in House

Jan 15, 2013

Public Law

Jun 4, 2013

Stolen Valor Act of 2013 — Informed