H.R. 327, titled the "Valor Earned Not Stolen Act of 2025," proposes changes to the United States Code to increase the penalty for fraudulently claiming to have received military decorations or medals. The bill suggests a penalty increase from one year to three years in...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 327 wants to make it a bigger deal if someone lies about having won a medal for being brave in the military, which could mean spending more time in jail—up to three years! Plus, the people in charge have to check how lying about these medals could help the liars and tell Congress what they find out.