Preventing Stolen Valor: Challenges and Solutions

The National Security Subcommittee has a long history of overseeing matters affecting the treatment of our troops and veterans.Under both Republican and Democratic leadership, Members have worked side by side to help ensure the best care for our wounded warriors. Last May, we addressed the lengthy transition of wounded warriors from the Department of Defense to the Department of Veterans Affairs. Today, we will address the impact of those who lie about military service for their own personal gain. We also looked at whether the Federal Government has the ability to track, store and locate personnel records and to the extent they are accessible.