S3765Referred to Committee

Medal of Sacrifice Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-02-03
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1
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Lindsey Graham
Lindsey Graham
Republican · SC · Senator
Votes with party: 36.6% (306 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (1)

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

2026-02-03

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would create a new federal medal to honor law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other first responders who are killed or seriously injured while performing their duties. The medal would recognize their sacrifice and service to their communities, giving families of fallen responders a formal way to commemorate their loved ones' heroism. The bill is currently being reviewed by the Senate committee that oversees homeland security matters.

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Crime and Law Enforcement
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