H.R. 3497 Became law · Public Law 119-94 Crime and Law Enforcement

Medal of Sacrifice Act

To establish a medal of service for law enforcement officers and first responders.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21] Introduced May 19, 2025 Cosponsors 36 (27 R, 9 D) Latest action May 28, 2026

Summary

Medal of Sacrifice Act of 2025
This act directs the President to issue a medal of sacrifice for eligible law enforcement officers and first responders who are killed in the line of duty.
The act also directs the President to establish a commission on the medal of sacrifice and appoint its members. The act sets forth responsibilities of the commission, including to advise on the design of the medal and determine how the medal will be presented.
Under the act, eligible law enforcement officers and first responders include federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial law enforcement officers or first responders who are not subject to an official act of wrongdoing (e.g., a determination that the officer or first responder acted outside the scope of their duties or in a manner that was not in accordance with official policies or procedures).
A law enforcement officer or first responder who is subject to an official act of wrongdoing is generally not eligible for the medal of sacrifice. However, in the case of such an officer or first responder, the act requires the commission to investigate the circumstances surrounding the officer or first responder's cause of death and issue a final determination on their eligibility.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. May 28, 2026 Became Public Law No: 119-94.
  2. May 28, 2026 Signed by President.
  3. May 20, 2026 Presented to President.
  4. May 12, 2026 Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  5. May 11, 2026 Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2204; text: CR S2204)
  6. May 11, 2026 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  7. May 11, 2026 Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  8. Feb 3, 2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  9. Feb 2, 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  10. Feb 2, 2026 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1925-1926)
  11. Feb 2, 2026 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3497.
  12. Feb 2, 2026 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1925-1927)

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