Stolen Valour Act 674

A bill to declare 'stolen valour' and other fraudulent claims about military service a federal crime.

ACTIONED on DD MMM 2024 with XX Aye, XX Nay, and XX Abstain.

Definitions

Stolen Valour: False claims about military service including exaggeration of service details and impersonation of a member of the armed forces.

Member of the Armed Forces: A currently serving member of the Army, Navy, Air Force or Coast Guard of the Serene Republic.

Veteran: A former member of the Army, Navy, Air Force or Coast Guard of the Serene Republic.

Decorations, Honours, and Awards (hereby 'Decorations' collectively) gained whilst in military service shall be defined in the following categories:

Orders of Merit: An order or decoration recognising service to the Serene Republic and its interests.

Gallantry Decoration: A medal or decoration recognising gallantry in service.

Service Decoration: A medal or decoration recognising military service for a period of time.

Campaign Decoration: A medal or decoration recognising service in a theatre of conflict.

Monetary Gain: Compensation in money, property, or other tangible benefit, services, or other consideration to generate income or financial advantage of any kind.

Article 1 - Stolen Valour

1.1 - If an individual exaggerates their military service, including but not limited to rank and length of service, they will face a maximum of 3 months in prison and/or a ₣20,000 fine.

1.2 - If an individual claims to be a member of the armed forces despite not being enlisted, they will face a maximum of 3 months in prison and/or a ₣10,000 fine.

1.3 - If an individual claims to be a veteran despite never having enlisted, they will face a maximum of 3 months in prison and/or a ₣10,000 fine.

1.4 - If an individual claims to have been awarded a decoration despite never having been conferred it, they will face a maximum of 6 months and/or a fine of ₣20,000.

Article 2 - Stolen Valour for Monetary Gain

2.1 - If an individual exaggerates their military service, including but not limited to rank and length of service, for monetary gain, they will face a maximum of 8 months in prison and/or a ₣30,000 fine.

2.2 - If an individual claims to be a member of the armed forces despite not being enlisted for monetary gain, they will face a maximum of 1 year in prison and/or a ₣50,000 fine.

2.3 - If an individual claims to be a veteran despite never having enlisted for monetary gain, they will face a maximum of 1 year in prison and/or a ₣50,000 fine.

2.4 - If an individual claims to have been awarded a decoration despite never having been conferred it for monetary gain, they will face a maximum of 1 year and/or a fine of ₣50,000.

Proposed by Christopher Blackadder II, MGA for Antillea.