Stolen Valor Act of 2005

The Stolen Valor Act of 2005 (H.R. 3352) proposes to expand federal laws regarding the unauthorized use of military honors. The bill would make it a crime for individuals to falsely represent themselves as recipients of any congressional military decoration, service medal, or badge.

Additionally, the legislation broadens existing restrictions on the sale and manufacture of these honors to include purchasing, advertising, or exchanging them without legal authorization. It also establishes increased criminal penalties, including potential fines and imprisonment, for fraudulent claims involving high-level awards such as the Purple Heart or the Distinguished Service Cross.