S. 1998 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Stolen Valor Act of 2005
S. 1998 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Nov 10, 2005, sponsored by Kent Conrad with 27 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Nov 10, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 27
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 109-437
What it does
Stolen Valor Act of 2005 - Amends the federal criminal code to expand the prohibition against wearing, manufacturing, or selling military decorations or medals without legal authorization to prohibit purchasing, soliciting, mailing, shipping, importing, exporting, producing blank certificates of receipt for, advertising, trading, bartering, or exchanging such decorations or medals without authorization.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Kent Conrad (D-ND). Co-sponsors: 13 Democrats, 14 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 10, 2005
- Passed the SenateSep 7, 2006
- Passed the HouseDec 6, 2006
- Sent to the PresidentDec 11, 2006
- Became lawDec 20, 2006
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-437. (Dec 20, 2006)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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