WASHINGTON – John Kline supported the Stolen Valor Act (H.R. 1775), bipartisan legislation that passed the U.S. House of Representatives today, which would make it illegal for anyone to knowingly misrepresent their military service for profit.

“As a 25-year veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and the father whose son served three tours in Afghanistan and Iraq, I am pleased this legislation protecting the dignity of our troops and veterans passed the House of Representatives,” said Kline, who retired from the Marine Corps at the rank of Colonel. “This legislation is critical to ensuring that those who try to profit personally or financially by deceitfully claiming to have served our country and risked their lives – a direct insult to those real American heroes defending freedom – will be punished for their actions.”

During his successful career in the Marine Corps, Kline served as a helicopter pilot and earned the responsibility of flying Marine One, the President’s personal helicopter. He also served as a personal military aide to Presidents Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan.

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John Kline serves on the House Armed Services Committee. He also is the Chairman of the House Education and the Workforce Committee. He and his wife, Vicky, live in Burnsville.