Proposed law would open the door for more troops to be awarded the Medal of Honor

Proposed law would open the door for more troops to be awarded the Medal of Honor

A California lawmaker has introduced a bill that could pave the way for troops and veterans to receive the Medal of Honor many years after their heroic acts. Rep. Darrell Issa, a Republican, introduced the Valor Has No Expiration Act earlier this month. If passed by Congress, the legislation would waive a current requirement that troops and veterans receive the Medal of Honor within five years of their actions that merit the award. The bill was …