HR. 3497Became Law
Medal of Sacrifice Act
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Directs issuance of a Medal of Sacrifice for eligible law enforcement officers and first responders killed in the line of duty and creates a commission to oversee it
Key points
- Establish medal commission
- Require eligibility review
- Direct issue of medal
Current status
Where it stands
Status
Became Law
Latest action
2026-05-28 — Became Public Law No: 119-94.
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