Bill > S3765

This bill, titled the "Medal of Sacrifice Act," establishes a new medal to honor law enforcement officers and first responders who have died in the line of duty. The President will be responsible for issuing this medal, and eligibility extends to local, State, Tribal, territorial, or Federal officers and responders. However, individuals subject to an "official finding of wrongdoing"—meaning their superior or employing agency determined they acted outside their duties or agency policies—will not be eligible. In such cases, a newly established "Commission on Medal of Sacrifice for Law Enforcement Officers and First Responders" will investigate the circumstances of the death and make a final eligibility determination. 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 awardees and provides a detailed description of the medal's design, which incorporates national symbols and heraldic elements to represent sacrifice and honor.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3765/all-info