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This bill establishes a new Border Operations Service Medal to recognize servicemembers and federal personnel who participated in border security operations along the United States-Mexico border starting in January 2025. Specifically, the bill authorizes the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with military service branch leaders, to design and issue a medal for active-duty military members, National Guard, and Reserve personnel who served in these designated border operations. The medal will be available to those who served between January 1, 2025, and the conclusion of these operations, and will be authorized for wear according to existing military uniform regulations and federal service recognition guidelines. The bill's legislative findings highlight the national security context, noting that these border operations involved extensive security, humanitarian, and enforcement efforts, and that creating a distinct service medal is important for honoring the dedication of those who served. The Secretary of Defense is required to issue implementing regulations within 60 days of the bill's enactment, ensuring prompt recognition of these service members' contributions.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3780/all-info