US HB1775 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress


Status

September 19 2012 - Received in the Senate.
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]

Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on September 10, 2012. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Stolen Valor Act of 2012 - 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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Title

Stolen Valor Act of 2012

Sponsors

Rep Heck, Joseph J.Rep Adams, SandyRep Akin, W. ToddRep Amodei, Mark E.
Rep Austria, SteveRep Bachus, SpencerRep Barrow, JohnRep Bartlett, Roscoe G.
Rep Bass, Charles F.Rep Berkley, ShelleyRep Bilirakis, Gus M.Rep Bishop, Sanford D., Jr.
Rep Black, DianeRep Bordallo, Madeleine Z.Rep Boustany, Charles W., Jr.Rep Brady, Robert A.
Rep Brooks, MoRep Burton, DanRep Calvert, KenRep Canseco, Francisco "Quico"
Rep Chabot, SteveRep Chaffetz, JasonRep Christensen, Donna M.Rep Cicilline, David N.
Rep Coffman, MikeRep Cole, TomRep Conaway, K. MichaelRep Courtney, Joe
Rep Crawford, Eric A. "Rick"Rep Crenshaw, AnderRep Critz, Mark S.Rep Culberson, John Abney
Rep Davis, GeoffRep DeLauro, Rosa L.Rep Duncan, JeffRep Duncan, John J., Jr.
Rep Farenthold, BlakeRep Fincher, Stephen LeeRep Fitzpatrick, Michael G.Rep Flores, Bill
Rep Forbes, J. RandyRep Fortenberry, JeffRep Franks, TrentRep Garamendi, John
Rep Gerlach, JimRep Gibbs, BobRep Griffin, TimRep Grimm, Michael G.
Rep Harris, AndyRep Hartzler, VickyRep Hayworth, Nan A. S.Rep Heinrich, Martin
Rep Heller, DeanRep Huizenga, BillRep Hunter, Duncan D.Rep Jenkins, Lynn
Rep Johnson, BillRep Jones, Walter B., Jr.Rep King, SteveRep Kinzinger, Adam
Rep Kissell, LarryRep Labrador, Raul R.Rep Lamborn, DougRep Lankford, James
Rep Lipinski, DanielRep Long, BillyRep Lungren, Daniel E.Rep Marino, Tom
Rep McCotter, Thaddeus G.Rep McKeon, Howard P. "Buck"Rep Miller, Gary G.Rep Miller, Jeff
Rep Myrick, Sue WilkinsRep Noem, Kristi L.Rep Nugent, RichardRep Nunnelee, Alan
Rep Peterson, Collin C.Rep Platts, Todd RussellRep Rehberg, DennyRep Renacci, James B.
Rep Ribble, Reid J.Rep Rigell, E. ScottRep Roe, David P.Rep Rogers, Harold
Rep Rogers, Mike D.Rep Rogers, Mike J.Rep Rokita, ToddRep Rooney, Thomas J.
Rep Roskam, Peter J.Rep Ryan, TimRep Schilling, Robert T.Rep Schmidt, Jean
Rep Scott, TimRep Shuler, HeathRep Simpson, Michael K.Rep Stearns, Cliff
Rep Stivers, SteveRep Thompson, GlennRep Thornberry, MacRep Walden, Greg
Rep West, Allen B.Rep Westmoreland, Lynn A.Rep Wilson, JoeRep Wittman, Robert J.
Rep Womack, SteveRep Yoder, KevinRep Young, C.W. BillRep Young, Don

Roll Calls

2012-09-13 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended (Y: 410 N: 3 NV: 16 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2012-09-13 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended (Y: 410 N: 3 NV: 16 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2012-09-19SenateReceived in the Senate.
2012-09-13HouseThe title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
2012-09-13HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2012-09-13HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 3 (Roll no. 575). (text: CR 9/11/2012 H5793)
2012-09-13HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5949)
2012-09-11HouseAt 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.
2012-09-11HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1775.
2012-09-11HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5793-5795)
2012-09-11HouseMr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2012-09-10HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 468.
2012-09-10HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 112-650.
2012-08-01HouseOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.
2012-08-01HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2012-07-26HouseSubcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Discharged.
2011-06-01HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
2011-05-05HouseReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Same As/Similar To

SB1728 (Same As) 2011-10-18 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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