Apr. 26, 2017
HARRISBURG - A bill introduced by Rep. Rick Saccone (R-Allegheny/Washington) which would protect the integrity and valor of America’s veterans this week passed the House.
House Bill 168 would make it a crime for anyone to economically benefit from lying about military service or receiving decorations that one has not earned. Saccone, an Air Force veteran, believes this bill will help preserve the reputation of legitimate veterans.
“For someone to present themselves as a veteran by wearing illegitimate decorations or service medals with the intention to obtain money or property is a truly an insult to the men and women who have sacrificed their lives on the battlefield,” said Saccone. “Our service members deserve the utmost honor and praise, and criminals who disguise themselves as illegitimate veterans degrade our true American heroes.”
The bill now advances to the Senate.
Representative Rick Saccone
39th District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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