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Protecting Military Decorations: Limits on Rescinding Awards

This bill aims to protect military decorations from being rescinded after 10 years from their award date. This means service members who received honors can feel more secure, knowing their merits won't be easily invalidated. Exceptions apply only if the award was based on fraud or if the individual is prohibited from burial in a national cemetery.
Key points
Military decorations cannot be rescinded after 10 years from their award date.
Exceptions include awards based on fraud or prohibition from national cemetery burial.
The act seeks to provide greater certainty and stability for those honored for military service.
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Additional Information
Stop Cancel Culture from Degrading Honor Act
Print number: HR 3507
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13]
Process start date: 2021-05-25