Introduced
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To authorize penalties of up to one year in jail, a $5,000 fine, and 100 hours of community service in a veterans home or a veterans service organization for a person who falsely claims to be a military veteran so as to claim awards or benefits, campaign for public office, etc.
Referred to the Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Homeland Security
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
