The Valor Has No Expiration Act removes time limits on awarding military decorations to service members whose records were classified, restricted, or redacted for national security reasons since January 1, 1940. The bill directs the military department secretaries to review new requests for these delayed awards within one year of receiving them and submit reports to Congress within 30 days of completing each review. This legislation primarily affects veterans and active-duty personnel whose heroic service could not be officially recognized when it occurred because documentation was kept secret for security purposes. The bill contains no specific funding requirements, as it establishes a review process using existing military procedures and resources. It essentially opens a second chance for recognition of valor that deserved acknowledgment years or decades ago but was prevented by government classification rules.
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