Harsher Penalties for Falsely Claiming Military Medals and Decorations.
This law significantly increases the maximum prison sentence for individuals who falsely claim to have received military decorations or medals, including the Congressional Medal of Honor. The maximum penalty for this type of fraud rises from one year to three years. Additionally, the government must study how often financial or government benefits are obtained through these fraudulent claims.
Key points
The maximum prison sentence for falsely claiming a military medal or decoration increases from 1 year to 3 years.
The Attorney General must conduct a study to identify government benefits or money obtained through these fraudulent misrepresentations.
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