HR 6160 · 102th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

To amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to the use and sale of military medals and decorations.

Introduced 1992-10-05· Sponsored by Rep. McCandless, Alfred A. (Al) [R-CA-37]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.(1992-10-05)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Federal criminal code to delete the $250 cap on the maximum fine for the unauthorized wearing, manufacturing, or selling of military decorations or medals. Specifies that if the decoration or medal involved in the offense is a Congressional Medal of Honor the offender shall be fined or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both. Includes as sales, with respect to a Congressional Medal of Honor, trades, barters, or exchanges for anything of value.…

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