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Introduced
05/19/2025
05/19/2025
In Committee
12/18/2025
12/18/2025
Crossed Over
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
AN ACT To establish a medal of service for law enforcement officers and first responders.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "Medal of Sacrifice Act of 2025," establishes a new medal to honor local, State, Tribal, territorial, or Federal law enforcement officers and first responders who were killed in the line of duty. The President will issue this medal, but eligibility will be denied if an official finding of wrongdoing is made against the officer or responder, which is defined as acting outside their duties or agency policies. In such cases, a newly established Commission on the Medal of Sacrifice for Law Enforcement Officers and First Responders will investigate the circumstances and make a final determination on eligibility. This Commission, composed of 12 members appointed by the President, will also advise on the medal's design, presentation, and eligibility criteria, and will cease to exist once its responsibilities are fulfilled. The bill also specifies the initial award of the medal to three named deputies and details the medal's design, which incorporates national symbols and heraldic elements to represent sacrifice and honor.
Committee Categories
Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (37)
Brian Mast (R)*,
Andy Barr (R),
Tom Barrett (R),
Ken Calvert (R),
Salud Carbajal (D),
Ben Cline (R),
Lou Correa (D),
Don Davis (D),
Byron Donalds (R),
Neal Dunn (R),
Mike Ezell (R),
Scott Fitzgerald (R),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Lois Frankel (D),
Brandon Gill (R),
Marie Gluesenkamp Pérez (D),
Tony Gonzales (R),
Clay Higgins (R),
Mike Lawler (R),
Laurel Lee (R),
Ryan Mackenzie (R),
Mark Messmer (R),
Dave Min (D),
Tim Moore (R),
Jared Moskowitz (D),
Troy Nehls (R),
John Rutherford (R),
María Salazar (R),
Derek Schmidt (R),
Victoria Spartz (R),
Bryan Steil (R),
Greg Steube (R),
Tom Suozzi (D),
David Taylor (R),
Jeff Van Drew (R),
Eugene Vindman (D),
Daniel Webster (R),
Last Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (on 02/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3497/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr3497/BILLS-119hr3497eh.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr3497/BILLS-119hr3497rh.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr3497/BILLS-119hr3497ih.pdf |
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