HR. 3497Became Law
Medal of Sacrifice Act
Directs the President to create and award a Medal of Sacrifice for eligible law enforcement officers and first responders killed in the line of duty, with a commission to oversee design, presentation, and disputed eligibility cases
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Directs the President to create and award a Medal of Sacrifice for eligible law enforcement officers and first responders killed in the line of duty, with a commission to oversee design, presentation, and disputed eligibility cases
Key points
- Establish advisory commission
- Require eligibility investigations
- Direct medal issuance
Current status
Where it stands
Status
Became Law
Latest action
2026-05-28 — Became Public Law No: 119-94.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedAdvisory bodiesCrime and Law EnforcementFirst responders and emergency personnelLaw enforcement officers